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Re: an engine Q for the experts


On 26 Aug 97, Martin Peitz wrote:

> I just tore down a FI 2 Liter Bus engine with 10kmiles on it.
> Turned out to have the piston rings installed the wrong way arond on
> one piston. Happend to be Cofap. Do you know how much work it is to
> do this in a Bus? This really shouldn't be necesary. Didn't use any
> oil though, developed only a low compression. Martin Peitz

I'm impressed.  Most people would never figure this out.  How were 
these rings marked, by words, or a step?

Jim
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