Used piston rings??? Is it possible to re-use them?????? how do u know if the are still useable?

 

Why gamble having to tear apart the motor over $80?

bearings, rings should always be replaced when rebuilding/tearing down a motor

Just work 1 overtime shift or ask mommy to cover the cost so you dont have to mess the driveway

 

rings are $65
and once they are out, they never seal good again

dont go cheap and get new ones




Modified by USDM 4G VTEC at 7:48 PM 1/9/2005

 

used internals = no no no

 

NO!

 

never reuse piston rings, unless u have a bad mosquito problem that needs taken care of.

 

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New rings and bearings are cheap. I am going to have to go with everyone else on this one, GO NEW

 

i dont think i'd even use used pistons again.

 

thasnk for th heads up.. i may just sell it all ( eagle rods wtith srp;s) ..... i found a used set od crower rods and maybe i;ll get soem cp pistons..... there goes a budget build at least i will get reliablity and piece of mind

 

You can always reuse rings, pistons and bearings if they go back in the same engine. But measure everything. You still have to measure when you buy new parts.

 

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umm you have never bought 400$ pistons then i guess.
your funny

 

reusing pistons and rods are no problem, as long as they are still in spec and have the proper clearances. I wouldn't jump to the conclusion of selling everything you got to get something different unless you absolutly want too. If you are trying to do a budget build up just stick with what you got and get some new bearings from Honda and some new rings from JE/SRP.