Piston Rings

[bashbarnard]

Just wondered if people bothered renewing piston rings on XUDs when changing the rods? Havnt really looked into the price of them yet, just getting a list together of what il need. Or instead of replacing, do the old ones need re-gapping or left well alone? Couldn't find many threads relating to general renewal, so im assuming its not really necessary to start with

A lot of people dont bother to be honest mate. Have a look at them and label each piston to the correct cylinder when removing, if the clyinder is lipped though youll probably find theyll need replacing and a light hone. All comes down to when you strip it in my experience. Obviously if youre gonna full hog with the build is it worth doing it be half??