need help from some engine builders
 

ok to start of it a ls b18b1 stock completley rebuilt new bearings new rings new gaskets new water pump oil pump and so on. my problem is i had it assembeled and they and come to find out the cylinders were not honed and when i started the motor it ran perfect then i go to start it again and smokes like a bitch there is blow by in the cylinders my question is if i take it all apart and have the cylinders bored within the service limit can i reuse the rings and if i do will they seat properly

Re: need help from some engine builders (superfast666)
 

i usually never reuse rings even after a simple start, usually if u let it idle for about 20 mins it will start to seat and then the perfect A/F will allow for a good break in after that, but just get some new ones

Re: need help from some engine builders (civicstar)
 

anyone else think i would be ok with the same rings

Re: need help from some engine builders (superfast666)
 

if all you did was just start it and run for a couple minutes, im pretty sure you can just reuse them

Re: need help from some engine builders (superfast666)
 

did you forget to have the cylinders honed or did the machine shop forget to do it?

Re: need help from some engine builders (KENetics1)
 

now im not sure because im only getting blow by in 2 cylinders im gonna pull the pistons and see if the rings are staggered correctly does any one know if u can get blow by if the rings are positioned at the pin or thrust surface

Re: need help from some engine builders (superfast666)
 

if you bore/hone your cylinders your piston ring gaps are gonna be off. as cheap as rings are just get another set