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Slight rust on rings?
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Bayliss Thomas



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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2011 5:36 pm    Post subject: Slight rust on rings? Reply with quote

My engine is ready to be resembled with its new rings. However the oil rings are new old stock and have some minor rusting, the rusting is not on the wear point of the rings to the bores. to be cleaned up prior to installation. To have new oil rings made would cost about 300 pounds so I have decided to use the new old stock items. Am I being stupid?
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victor 101



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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2011 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Personally I wouldn't worry seeing as they will be getting a good oiling when your motors running.
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exbmc



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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2011 7:40 pm    Post subject: rusty rings Reply with quote

Maybe just rub off what rust you can, with a bit of wet and dry. Otherwise, as Victor says, don't worry, use them.
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Bayliss Thomas



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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you both for the reassurance, the rust is really very minimal and the oil rings are perfect in every other way. So a quick clean and use. Thanks again. Smile
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