RE: [DML] Re: Piston rings + sleeves

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>]

I agree with David. My PRV-6 approached 300k before retirement. My Volvo
PRV-280 is now approaching 200k and still runs like new with full
compression and virtually no oil consumption.

DMC Joe  

-----Original Message-----
From: David Teitelbaum [mailto:jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 5:43 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: Piston rings + sleeves




Before you tear the engine all apart you should do a compression test, a
leak-down test, check the oil pressure with an accurate gauge, and note the
oil consumption (if any). The PRV is a sturdy little engine, unless it is an
extreme high-mileger, a top job is probably all you should need. Doing the
heads should get you back to like-new status.
Even if it gets overheated (unless you cooked it so bad the oil burnt) you
should not have to go into the block. This assumes the oil was changed at
least once in a while with the filter and there are no loud, knocking
noises.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 


-- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hey guys- does anyone know where I can just get some cylinder sleeves 
> without having to buy pistons with them as well? How bout a better 
> source for rings (351.24 from DMCH is rediculous I get rings for a V12 
> diablo for less!). My move to CA is approaching and want to rebuild 
> the motor before I take on the 3000 mile journey. Eventually I will be
>








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