g40 piston rings

Started by poloandyb, October 15, 2011, 10:16:21 PM

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poloandyb

hi all iv just took the engine out of my g40 to give in a rebuild,iv been to vw to price up the conrod shells ans main bearing shells but finding it hard to get the piston rings.dose anyone know where i can get some from

thanks

AlexG40

German eBay. Non gen though and get ready to get your ringpiece lubed up for the price! 


poloandyb


Jezza-7

For that price you might as well get forged pistons for an extra £350. Got a stronger bottom end as well then.

Boris

I saw a set for 50 quid somewhere, but have misplaced the link.  Think it was a german site.

PeteG40

it may have been £50 a piston! which is what rings are for gts etc from vw!

extreme6

got some last week from ebay de £60 with shipping

poloandyb

Quote from: extreme6 on October 16, 2011, 05:07:07 PM
got some last week from ebay de £60 with shipping

is that uk ebay mate???

poloandyb

Quote from: Jezza-7 on October 16, 2011, 12:45:24 AM
For that price you might as well get forged pistons for an extra £350. Got a stronger bottom end as well then.

yeah i thought the same when i found out how much they was



poloandyb

thats a better price for rings lol.i'l be getting intouch with them see whats what.

poloandyb

Quote from: PeteG40 on October 16, 2011, 08:04:31 AM
it may have been £50 a piston! which is what rings are for gts etc from vw!

i went to vw mate they dont do them anymore.vw dont seem to keep products going for long

Jake G 4 0

Give these guys ago I ordered my stuff came the next day or day after really helpful guys as well
used all their stuff on my rebuild

Rs engine supplies 01233661458
Rings 54.24 plus vat
Big end bearings 18.30 plus vat
Main bearings 26.92 plus vat