Re:changing piston rings tomarow
 

:o ring gap ring staggering???
I need some more reading to do

Re:changing piston rings tomarow
 

yep. the gaps are supposed to be staggered 120deg and NOT parallel or perpendicular to the wrist pin.

Re:changing piston rings!
 

I'm not worried! even though its a import 4 cylinder, I have a lot of old school v8 vets to help, plus shop time and special tools, thats one good thing about being in the Army, thanks for y'all help. but I would like to know more, instead of depending on those guys for all.