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Re: [T3] Update on engine problems and question about piston rings


On 31 Dec 2001, at 21:59, Keith Park wrote:

> If youve gone as far as pulling the cylinders off dont bother putting them
> back on... just get a new cylinder kit and replace them... its dirt cheap
> ($100)US and  I cant imagine much more even overseas... putting the jugs
> back on with the rings oriented differently *could* cause some problems and
> generally isnt reccomended

I wouldn't be too quick to replace these on an engine whose life is 
limited. Hold off on the replacement until you area ready to do the 
whole works properly.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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