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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • Help! front main seal question

    Karl Wolz · Fri, 20 Apr 2001 23:39:22 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    Hello, I am replacing the front main seal (behind pulleys) on a 2.1L. When doing this same job on a 1.9, I...

  • Vanagon WebRing

    Conrad Klahn · Fri, 23 Jan 2004 21:36:32 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Rings are created and maintained by the RingMaster (yours truly), who determines the look and feel of the Ring, approves sites submitted to the...

  • Re: Vanagon WebRing (f)

    · Fri, 23 Jan 2004 22:54:30 EST · Mailing-list archive

    ...Rings are created and > maintained by the RingMaster (yours truly), who determines the look and > feel of the Ring, approves sites submitted to the...

  • Re: Low power on warm engine

    Don Deitke · Sun, 16 May 2004 22:26:21 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...main or cam bearings if this is your problem // Next is your mid section or piston & cylinder area YOU NEVER PUT NEW ROUND RINGS...

  • Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts

    John Rodgers · Tue, 28 Jan 2003 02:55:14 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...But should you decide to do so, check the ring end-gap clearance byremoving the rings from the piston, then pushing the ring down...

  • Re: Rings? New engine?

    ROBERT DONALDS · Sun, 27 Jun 2004 14:18:37 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    This could be rings or it could be a bad valve and the cylinder does not fire all the time and you have a...

  • Clutch parts

    Blake Thornton · Sun, 27 Apr 2003 09:55:52 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...No problems here, I'll order a kit. - Main Seal: I don't know what part number this is? - Flywheel O-ring - Again, part...

  • Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?

    Joe Luther · Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:37:40 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    Does anyone near Brookville/Dayton Ohio zip 45309 have a ring compressor available to rent/borrow for a while? The manuals show a special...

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  • ring main

    A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine

  • Ring compressor

    A tool used to compress piston rings for installation

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