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How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Richdotcom: 6:07am On Jun 22, 2016
Good day fellow nlader, I am about getting a car which happens to be a naija used car, but I heard a lot of sad stories that the engine might be ringed or gearbox might be dead.... How do I identify a ringed engine, if I run a scan will the problem show up?

Thanks
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:11am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:
Good day fellow nlader, I am about getting a car which happens to be a naija used car, but I heard a lot of sad stories that the engine might be ringed or gearbox might be dead.... How do I identify a ringed engine, if I run a scan will the problem show up?

Thanks

no way of finding out. Even with experienced eyes it is still not easy
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by sexxydiva(f): 6:13am On Jun 22, 2016
Quite difficult
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Richdotcom: 6:19am On Jun 22, 2016
GAZZUZZ:


no way of finding out. Even with experienced eyes it is still not easy



Ok my oga thanks a lot, but one other thing eh is it advisable to buy a naija used benz c320 ?
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Richdotcom: 6:21am On Jun 22, 2016
sexxydiva:
Quite difficult

Ok thanks, so it's just a thing of luck I guess ...
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:22am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:




Ok my oga thanks a lot, but one other thing eh is it advisable to buy a naija used benz c320 ?


that is subject to how well it was used. I can't say yes or no
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by sexxydiva(f): 6:22am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:

Ok thanks, so it's just a thing of luck I guess ...
exactly
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:25am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:


Ok thanks, so it's just a thing of luck I guess ...

you can tell if an engine has been worked on by looking closely and inspecting several places that would look different from what the factory build would be. But you cannot tell if engine was ringed. And that is the topic of your thread wink

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Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by honmusa(m): 6:27am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:
Good day fellow nlader, I am about getting a car which happens to be a naija used car, but I heard a lot of sad stories that the engine might be ringed or gearbox might be dead.... How do I identify a ringed engine, if I run a scan will the problem show up?

Thanks
Do a relative compression test and check the engine oil.
For a ringed engine,so far the ringing is done by Kazeem, the compression of the cylinders will never be even and then a newly ringed engine oil will still be fresh .
If you need a professional to do thorough vehicle inspection of all the vehicle system backed up with a comprehensive report that will give you the true value of the car so as to have the best bargain with the seller.
Call autologic @ 08061166316.

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Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by kingreign(m): 6:43am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:
Good day fellow nlader, I am about getting a car which happens to be a naija used car, but I heard a lot of sad stories that the engine might be ringed or gearbox might be dead.... How do I identify a ringed engine, if I run a scan will the problem show up?

Thanks

If na pencil light Camry, fire the engine till it reaches red zone and keep it revving in that red zone for 5mins.

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Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Richdotcom: 6:50am On Jun 22, 2016
GAZZUZZ:


you can tell if an engine has been worked on by looking closely and inspecting several places that would look different from what the factory build would be. But you cannot tell if engine was ringed. And that is the topic of your thread wink


Ok, anyway to find out how well it we used in naija ? grin
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Richdotcom: 6:51am On Jun 22, 2016
honmusa:

Do a relative compression test and check the engine oil.
For a ringed engine,so far the ringing is done by Kazeem, the compression of the cylinders will never be even and then a newly ringed engine oil will still be fresh .
If you need a professional to do thorough vehicle inspection of all the vehicle system backed up with a comprehensive report that will give you the true value of the car so as to have the best bargain with the seller.
Call autologic @ 08061166316.



Ok oga but where are you based? Lagos?
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:57am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:



Ok, anyway to find out how well it we used in naija ? grin

go along with an experienced automotive technician or else you will open another thread for the car.

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Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Denn(m): 6:59am On Jun 22, 2016
replacing worn engine components is not a bad deal, if done right.

most issues come from buying fake kits, filing rings, engine reassembly and break-in procedure

if done properly, engine will work better.

PS: done at least 5 this year and not a single customer complaint

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Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by honmusa(m): 6:59am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:


Ok oga but where are you based? Lagos?
Yes ,I run two offices in Lagos ,Gbagada and Alagbado.
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by honmusa(m): 6:59am On Jun 22, 2016
Richdotcom:



Ok oga but where are you based? Lagos?
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Nobody: 9:32am On Jun 22, 2016
It is impossible to tell if an engine has had the pistons re-ringed.

If you're experienced in mechanics, and know what to look for, you may be able to tell, if the cylinder head, and oil pan have been removed, by marks on the bolts. That's about all though.

A compression test is inconclusive. Because, it's virtually impossible for even a standard engine, that's covered even a relatively low (10,000 miles) to have even compression across all 4 cylinder engines. The discrepancy will increase with more miles, and in multiple cylinder motors - I4, I5, I6, V6, V8 etc.

The only way to tell, is to pull the cylinder head and oil pan, then remove all the pistons. The piston ring gaps should be the same, if there are even slight variations, then they have been ringed. There may also be light scratch marks on the pistons, where the rings caught the ringlands, as they were being installed.

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Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Nobody: 11:13am On Jun 22, 2016
Theres no way of telling except your tear down the engine, that will be like destroying it.

But if you just bought the car and it starts burning oil after 1-3 months then that could be pointer that the engine was ringed.

My advice dont buy a Nigerian used car thats over 150,000km chances are that the previous owner has abused it.
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Baylam(m): 12:16pm On Jun 23, 2016
kaeforum:
Theres no way of telling except your tear down the engine, that will be like destroying it.

But if you just bought the car and it starts burning oil after 1-3 months then that could be pointer that the engine was ringed.

My advice dont buy a Nigerian used car thats over 150,000km chances are that the previous owner has abused it.
Re: How Do I Identify Ringed Engine by Richdotcom: 3:05pm On Jun 23, 2016
kaeforum:
Theres no way of telling except your tear down the engine, that will be like destroying it.

But if you just bought the car and it starts burning oil after 1-3 months then that could be pointer that the engine was ringed.

My advice dont buy a Nigerian used car thats over 150,000km chances are that the previous owner has abused it.

Ok boss, noted

thanks a lot for that

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