Guys, Whats wrong with Nissan ones?
Dave On Tue, 2005-05-24 at 12:51, Errol Smith wrote: > I have had ACL rings supplied in kits for the 6 engines (2 x A14 1 x > A12 , 1 supercharged CG13 Micra, 1 L20B and one L16)I have built this > year. > > Every one has had problems with excessive ring gaps. On contacting > the Mahle ring expert at ACL (Rudi Samperi) he tells me 0.022" gap is > OK for the top ring and 0.028" for the second ring on a 77mm A14 bore. > > At the se figures the rings are worn out and excessive ring gaps allow > lots of blow by under load. > When pressed he addmitted the gaps are gofr idiots who dont check ring > gaps when building engines. > > From now on I will only use Hastings or Perfect Seal file fit rings. > ACL are too rough. > > Cheers > Feral Errol > www.datrats.com.au > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Rudd > Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 8:19 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: ca18 parts > > > Mark, > > Hastings Chrome Molly get my stamp of approval - I've never had a > problem with them over many years of thrashing Datto engines. > > ACL have also been good to me over the years but they are pricey for > me personally to buy as I get trade discount at Repco and they > stock Hastings (Made in US of A but we wont hold that against them). > > Regards, > Terry > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Mark Firman > Sent: Saturday, 21 May 2005 6:47 PM > To: ozdat > Subject: ca18 parts > > > I am rebuilding a ca18det to standard specs, no forged pistons > or anything special for me as my wallet wont allow it.. > So far i have been told to get chrome rings not cast ones and > i have looked up prices for ACL rings and bearings and they > are a good price.. > What other brands should i be looking at? > I just want to know that whatever i end up using will last > well, so if anyone has used a particular brand or type and had > good results then let me know, especially if it was on a > ca18det or similiar.. > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Send submissions to [email protected] > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Send submissions to [email protected] > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Send submissions to [email protected] > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ______________________________________________________________________ > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 22/05/2005 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 22/05/2005 --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [email protected] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 22/05/2005
