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Tom Wesenberg · 04-30-2014, 08:04 AM

Has anyone installed new rings without honing the cylinders on any engine big or small?

I saw a new set of V8 rings worn out in one week because the guy didn't properly clean the honing grit from the engine. He returned them to the store, which then sent them to the factory for analysis. The report came back that the engine wasn't properly cleaned after honing.

I've seen where ring manufacturers have said you can rering without honing the cylinders. I've never done it, but was just wondering if anyone has, and what your experience was doing it this way?

04-30-2014, 08:04 AM	#1
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	New Rings Without Honing the Cylinders Has anyone installed new rings without honing the cylinders on any engine big or small? I saw a new set of V8 rings worn out in one week because the guy didn't properly clean the honing grit from the engine. He returned them to the store, which then sent them to the factory for analysis. The report came back that the engine wasn't properly cleaned after honing. I've seen where ring manufacturers have said you can rering without honing the cylinders. I've never done it, but was just wondering if anyone has, and what your experience was doing it this way?