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Originally Posted by williamx5
Good day all!!
I am looking into getting a reliable valve spring compressor... Or maybe make one with parts from another set I have... In the mean time, I'm reaching out for your thoughts on the bearings and rings... Should I stay with the factory items "just cause" or would it be just fine to look into aftermarket piston rings and rod bearings?? I found a set of pistons, rings, pins, and locking clips on ebay for $350... That is for everything... I think one set of rings for ONE piston is something like $217 from BMW (according to realoem dot com)... Is that right?! Or did I read that incorrectly?? And what are your thoughts about the Victor / Reinz gasket sets?
Think it would be bad to reuse the piston rings after I clean them up to "like-new" condition?! That is what I have done in the past without any negative effects, even long term...
Okay, I'm off to look for a valve spring compressor I like!
Cheers!!
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I would use the OE BMW Gaskets and not the victor Reinz ones. Vitron in the rubber seals makes a huge difference on longevity. I can't give you a recommendation on the piston rings. I v'e never had a set of rings go. They do last a long time from what I have experienced. Seeing that you have this engine opened wide open I am still of the opinion that I would install all new and good quality parts (rings and bearings) back into the block. You have come so far with this project.