quick question

1. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #1 5th August 2009, 21:53

   i am going to rebuild my engine next week, consisting of rings, oil pump, stem seals etc.
   
   is it possible to replace the rings whilst keeping the gearbox block and crank still in place in the car to save time?
   
   
   garry
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 5th August 2009, 22:17

   yes, simplictically - head off, sump off, rods and pistons out, replace rings

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3. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #3 5th August 2009, 22:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz yes, simplictically - head off, sump off, rods and pistons out, replace rings

   cheers man, exactly what i want to hear
4. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #4 5th August 2009, 22:58

   i forgot to ask do you take the pistons out towards the bottom or upwards? and what way do you put them in or doesnt it matter?
5. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #5 5th August 2009, 23:24

   thake them out of top they wont come out the bottem with crank still in and just soak em in a oily rag

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6. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #6 5th August 2009, 23:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sliderz thake them out of top they wont come out the bottem with crank still in and just soak em in a oily rag

   soak the pistons in a oily rag?
   
   it this to stop corrosion?
7. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #7 5th August 2009, 23:46

   yes keeps the rods ok and no rust ect . word of advice to when you put your new shells in make sure ever thing is spotless no debree from out m8 i had that prob once before if ya got a air line to blow the crank holes and big ends to be on safe side good look
8. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #8 6th August 2009, 00:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sliderz yes keeps the rods ok and no rust ect . word of advice to when you put your new shells in make sure ever thing is spotless no debree from out m8 i had that prob once before if ya got a air line to blow the crank holes and big ends to be on safe side good look

   thanks for the help mate