Who-sells-it: 0.5mm O.S. AAZ piston ring set

[CrazyAndy]

Hey all

Had to bore mt AAZ 0.5mm over due to porosity in the bore surfaces.  I have a set of pistons for this oversize, but now I need to find some piston rings to go with them. Any leads to a good reputable brand would really be appreciated.

Thanks!
CrazyAndy

[theman53]

I do not know IF it works, but the TDI should be the exact bore size. Someone would have to chime in who has done it, but I would think you could use them in your aaz. As far as brand I was completely impressed with the Goetze brand in the diesel I did.

[CrazyAndy]

Mind if I ask what vendor or site you bought those rings from?  And I'm sure you're right about AAZ and TDI rings being compatible, I just can't find someone reputable who sells them, someone I can trust.  Being a diesel n00b makes my first-time purchases a little tentative.

[ilikevwdiesel]

order a set from gowestyautoparts.com

get ones for a 98 Jetta TDI and you'll be all set.

[CrazyAndy]

Thanks, but are the Grant's good quality?  The Goetze's only come in standard bore sizes, and ~$27 seems a little low-priced.

[ilikevwdiesel]

http://napaonline.com/Catalog/Result.aspx?Ne=25000&Ntt=&Nty=1&N=599001+101995+50074+2074021+29343+4074023+5999999&Ntk=Keyword

[CrazyAndy]

PERFEK! 

/ordered.

[ilikevwdiesel]

YOU CAN PROBABLY FIND THEM MUCH CHEAPER THAN THAT IF YOU LOOK AROUND!

[ilikevwdiesel]

http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_74&products_id=2374

good company better price sorry still looking

[CrazyAndy]

That's fine; NAPA didn't accept my plastic for some reason. 

Tried IDParts already b4 thread; still STD size.

[ilikevwdiesel]

I'd call the guy at ID tomorrow he must be able to get a .5mm oversize ring set.

[CrazyAndy]

Yeah, I see where you are coming from; if he can get 0.5mm OS AHU pistons then he should be able to get just the rings.

[theman53]

Call autohaus az. If they don't have it and you have a part # or car it came from they can usually get it. I wouldn't use Topline rings and I dont' know about the grant either. I have heard mixed reviews on the Grants.

[zukgod1]

Call Summit Racing and order a set of Total Seal rings.
That's what I did. 5+ years later still ZERO blow-by.

Send from my mobile thingy. Never while driving though.

[fatmobile]

I was going to suggest total seal too.
 I just needed to replace a broken oil ring  for the 80mm 1.7 pistons and they had them.