[Vwdiesel] re-ring: piston ring brands

[Dana Morphew]

I sent the #2 rings, of a Deves set, to TotalSeal.  It was about $40 for
their conversion.  These went into the 1.9 1Y (n.a. diesel) I rebuilt 2
1/2 yrs. ago.  I've got 8000 miles on the rebuild now and am happy with
the break-in so far.  Next summer I'll check the compression just to see
where the 0.30 mm. reduction in compression height coupled with a 3-hole
gasket, where the piston projection called for a 1-hole, leaves it.

Dana


>>Originally I was
>> planning to use total seal rings, but have heard from a few people that
>> they sometimes break, or never seat. I like the idea of the lack of a
>> piston gap, which might save a lot of money in the long run on oil loss
>> costs (is this significant, any experience?) I am also considering deves
>> rings, but have heard of breaking problems with them also. Any ideas or
>> recommendations? I have also been toying with the idea of an accusump
>> pe-oiler to provide oil before startup. Any suggestions?
>>
>
>   I'd certainly go with Total Seal.  I've put them in 3 of my/family's
> diesels
> so far and have them for the 5000 already.  I really wouldn't consider much
> else for a long term engine.  You could use a good brand and have them
> "total seal-ized" to save some money though.
>      Loren