Dean Rayner wrote:
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> Hello one and all!
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> My MKIII has failed it's annual MOT. It failed on emissions.
> Excessive black smoke! Ouch!
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> Engine out...head off...pistons out....and WOW!
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> Every piston was missing it's top ring and there was a half inch
> square piece of piston missing, extending out of the top ring slot on
> both sides of each piston.
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> Question. Where did the rings go?
Probably in the mechanic's parts bin!!!
The bores seem fine.
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> I plan on having the block re-bored and fitting a recon crank at the same
>time.
> I intend to fit a new clutch and oil pump while the engine is out, is
> there anything else you would recommend doing while it is out?
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> The teeth on the flywheel are a bit worn, has anyone successfully
> replaced the ring gear, or should I consider a recon flywheel. Is it
> possible to just turn the gear over and re-fit?
You can probably save time and money by looking in the breaker yards for
a good used one!
Good Luck,
Joe
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