Re: an engine Q for the experts

[Martin Peitz <peitz@HiWAAY.net>]

Melissa & Jim wrote:
> 
> 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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>        Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
>                              Laura Kepner-Adney
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I would never have noticed if it hadn't said "TOP" on them.