[SierraDan]

Any body changed the rings on a 1.3 carb?
Mine have had it. Wondering if it's worth getting someone to do it or having a go and hoping for the best.

[Scrawny]

So much else involved. It's not just the rings you need to think about, cylinders will need a measure and hone, probably should consider big end and main bearing replacement, head check, etc

[SierraDan]

Oh yeah I didn't just mean put new rings on and that's all.
I mean the whole job.

[Scrawny]

If it doesn't matter how long it takes then grab a workshop manual and give it a crack. I would advise getting the block honed and head checked by an engine reconditioning shop but the rest can be sussed out fairly easily. How extensive is your tool kit/box? You will need some specialist tools like torque wrench.

[chillin24x7]

there not that hard to do as i have done many different motors.

[SierraDan]

Almost seems easier to put a 1.6 in..

[Scrawny]

SierraDan wrote:

Almost seems easier to put a 1.6 in..

Hahahahaha..... may seem that way till you start wiring

[Taylor74]

Most 1300 are reaching the stage that they need a bore, and have the block decked these days. The number of people ive seen just put a set of rings and bearing in and wander why they have excess piston slap, or the head gasket only lasts 3 to 6 months. Get it done properly if your going to do it.

[SierraDan]

Scrawn wrote:

SierraDan wrote:

Almost seems easier to put a 1.6 in..

Hahahahaha..... may seem that way till you start wiring

Wiring is something I'm familiar with. Never seen inside a motor myself.

[Brett]

if you have the bits, i'll get it done for you in a day.

[SierraDan]

Rings and shit? Or conversion? Haha

[Brett]

rings, conversion takes a bit longer

[SierraDan]

Haha yeah, I was wondering what tricks you had to do a conversionthat quick.