M278 rebuild - piston rings question
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M278 rebuild - piston rings question
I'm rebuilding the engine in my CL and after reading through forums I'm pretty sure original MB rings for Silitec coated cylinders won't cut it.
I'll put cast iron sleeves and Ive seen one of forum members recommends Mahle 41930CP rings, but these are a little hard to find where I live.
So my question is will rings from this set be OK for cast iron sleeves? Of course the seller says yes, but i need to be sure, i don't want to rebuild the engine again in few years.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233643332856?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6JI3YCaNS1y&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=lznxaorh rv-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thank You in advance for help.
I'll put cast iron sleeves and Ive seen one of forum members recommends Mahle 41930CP rings, but these are a little hard to find where I live.
So my question is will rings from this set be OK for cast iron sleeves? Of course the seller says yes, but i need to be sure, i don't want to rebuild the engine again in few years.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233643332856?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6JI3YCaNS1y&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=lznxaorh rv-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thank You in advance for help.
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another (05-05-2024)
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Thank you for the reply. I have a few more questions:
1. What piston to cylinder wall clearance did you go with?
2. Did you replace the valve guides and seals? If yes, which ones did you use.
Thank you!
1. What piston to cylinder wall clearance did you go with?
2. Did you replace the valve guides and seals? If yes, which ones did you use.
Thank you!
Last edited by another; 05-05-2024 at 09:18 AM. Reason: Added a second question