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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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zetec pistons, taken the top to rings off does the third one have to come off to as this is something to do with the oil?
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Top two rings are compression, third one is oil control...

What are you doing with them mate?
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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putting new rings on them as part of my rebuild, just cleaning up all parts, new shells and all gaskets. only done 60k so im not too worried.

so do i have to take third one out if fitting new ones?
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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You got a new ring kit to go on?

As in all 3 rings?

I'm confused (and watching qualifying!)
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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no mate not as yet, but will order them this afternoon once i know if i dont need the last ring or not lol

do you replace all 3 rings or just the top 2?

sharp bloody things though
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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While you've got your pistons out - i'd definitely do them.

Not worth sticking them back in and it starting to smoke 6 months down the line...
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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cool cheers mate!
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Old May 6, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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yeah change all three

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