cylinder walls

[toxic]

Right if I strip the bottom end and wont new pistons do I have to do any think to the block cylinder walls?:y:

[saxo-parts]

hone them out to help new rings bed in, check for ovality first though

[toxic]

hone them out to help new rings bed in, check for ovality first though

can you do this your self honeing or sent it off some were :y:

[saxo-parts]

buy a honing tool and do it yourself

[saxo-parts]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DRAPER-CYLINDER-HONE-51-177MM-HONING-TOOL-56246-/390282475013?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item5adea5f605#ht_673wt_856

before you ask where to get one lol

[toxic]

cool will get 1 next week. is it easy to do, dont wont to take to much off and mess it up lol

[saxo-parts]

just keep the stones lubricated and you'll be fine, should only need a light hone

[toxic]

had a look on the net to see how its done looks easy to do :)

[Gabbastard]

its easy enough mate. Stick the drill on a fairly slow speed, and move up and down as you go, so you get a sort of cross-hatched pattern.

Running the engine in properlyafter that is pretty important though. You need to get it out on the road and load it up as soon as possible (but without high revs). So basically select a high gear, give it w.o.t. up till about 3k, brake, and repeat. Best way to bed in new rings.

[toxic]

yes seen a few on youtube will give it a go next week thanks for your help :)

[saxo-parts]

no probs at all matey

[CoolC]

You will need a lube with cutting qualities, i used brake fluid when i done mine. When you take it apart have a look to see the condition of the cylinders, they might just need a rub down.
If you do decide to hone them dont go crazy thinking your making yourself a 3L saxo, you dont really want to take alot off atall.

Why are you getting new pistons? are you going forged?
If not then i wouldnt bother, just get new rings.

[toxic]

You will need a lube with cutting qualities, i used brake fluid when i done mine. When you take it apart have a look to see the condition of the cylinders, they might just need a rub down.
If you do decide to hone them dont go crazy thinking your making yourself a 3L saxo, you dont really want to take alot off atall.

Why are you getting new pistons? are you going forged?
If not then i wouldnt bother, just get new rings.

Hi there just wont to get the engine as good as new before it goes in the car it’s only done 56k just looking at my options first then I can see what I can do and how much as well lol. :y:

[toxic]

what size honing tool will i need ?

[blackie_2k5]

the one thats in the link will do you fine, its the same as the one ive got :y: