I just experienced the same thing.
I now have a 8/1000 scar in the side of #4.
Who sell the right pistons at the best price?
doug
----- Original Message -----
From: "jumpin'jan" <servaij@cris.com>
To: "Scott Donnelly" <oharajem@free.midcoast.com>
Cc: "Alpine list" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: expensive engine noises - update
> Scott,
> I recommend rebuilding the whole engine. I have seen broken rings in
> Alpine engines before and I suspect improper piston ring gap (not enough
> ring gap). Someone probably forgot to set the gap, and installed the new
> rings straight out of the box. Since you need new pistons, I would
> measure the bore for wear and bore it the next oversize.
> Jan
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