I was installing my pistons and ended up bending one of the bottom oil rings pretty bad. What should I do? I dont want to compromise my build, but I dont want to have to buy a whole new set of rings just for 1 ring. Any advice please?


Thanks

-Craig

 

If it was an aftermarket set (JE,CP,etc...) they will sell you the oil control set for one piston by its self.If it was a oem set you will need to buy the whole set for one piston.

 

Yeah it's a Hastings set. I guess I'll see if I can straighten it out some more. If not, I'll be calling Hastings.

 

I have done this before and have never been able to straighten out the ring as good as new.You will probably have to buy a one piston ring set from hastings,they will probably not just sell the oil control ring set.

 

Well after looking at their website, I see a link that says "Individual Rings" so I'm hoping it means what I think it means.

Thanks for your help.

 

If this is a rering job and you have the old set (and its the same bore) than I wouldn't be afraid of using one of the old rails.They don't really wear out.

 

Nah. This is a rebuild. I dont even have the old rings anymore.

 

dont chance it, get a new one