carlosbeldia Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 good day. I'm about to refresh my car due to high mileage. Have 2 questions: 1. What is the correct type of piston ring? Right now only appears to be one type, but have find 3 different types checking in Internet. 2. My car has a 1 hole head gasket... I've found this is a little taller than the one with 2 holes.... Can I just change it? Or this one hole is the correct for my 10P? my car is a 2001 model, engine 10P936.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Standard piston ring set is STC1427. There are 3 rings per piston - 2 compression, and one oil scraper (which is in 2 parts). Bear in mind that oversize pistons will have different ring sets/ part numbers, so you need to know if your pistons are standard or oversize. You can fit new rings by hand if you don't mind cutting your fingertips You will also need a ring compressor or be a bit handy with 2 small screwdrivers. The ring grooves will need decarbonising, and you use a broken piece of the old ring to do that. There will also be a 5-6mm strip of carbon at the top of each bore, which you will need to remove - usually with a steel or brass wire brush in an electric drill. Don't buy britpart - no matter what it is. Unless of course you like dismantling engines Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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