piston rings info wanted

[mcdoobz]

hi all..iam puttin new piston rings in my s3 225 bam.. what is the rite way to postion them once fitted to piston...tia

 

[VAG-Slag]

hi all..iam puttin new piston rings in my s3 225 bam.. what is the rite way to postion them once fitted to piston...tia

The question isn't particularly clear... But if you're referring to ring gap, it is recommended that the gap on each ring is on opposite sides of the piston. . .

 

[mcdoobz]

thx thats what i ment....

 

[superkarl]

The question isn't particularly clear... But if you're referring to ring gap, it is recommended that the gap on each ring is on opposite sides of the piston. . .

thx thats what i ment....

there are 3 rings and the gaps should be 120 degrees apart

 

[VAG-Slag]

there are 3 rings and the gaps should be 120 degrees apart

Granted... Evenly spaced shall I say then!

 

[badger5]

checking ring gaps?