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IvGunZ · 04-11-2008, 09:39 PM

Sometime ago my 1995 Eclipse GST started billowing out smoke, and the car was at a total loss for power. A mechanic I took it too diagnosed it as blown piston rings.

My question is simple, If my head is good, can I just get away with buying a new block, dropping it in? Or, am I going to need a complete rebuild?Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

BoostdTSi91 · 04-12-2008, 07:06 PM

I would just rebuild the motor. anyways tearing the motor apart, you may find things that may lead to your problem. I do it all the time.9/10s of a chance i find the problem

assault187 · 04-13-2008, 03:22 AM

It boils down to what you'r budget looks like.... Now could be a good time to pick up a 6 bolt block. Or just rebuild the existing block with new rings, bearings, and so on. I would say pull it apart and see what you have to work with before making your decision. The cylinder walls may be banged up a bit so hopefully some machine work could benifit.

04-11-2008, 09:39 PM	#1
IvGunZ Noob-Jersey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Member #5499 My Ride: 91 pin iTrader: (0)	Blown Piston Rings Sometime ago my 1995 Eclipse GST started billowing out smoke, and the car was at a total loss for power. A mechanic I took it too diagnosed it as blown piston rings. My question is simple, If my head is good, can I just get away with buying a new block, dropping it in? Or, am I going to need a complete rebuild?Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 1995 Eclipse GST 14.2@98mph (before R.I.P) after???? 6-bolt + 99 ZX7R w/900 swap+mods 94 Volvo 850 N/A (DD)

04-13-2008, 03:22 AM	#3
assault187 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montgomery county Member #2176 My Ride: 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Spyder AWD iTrader: (3)	It boils down to what you'r budget looks like.... Now could be a good time to pick up a 6 bolt block. Or just rebuild the existing block with new rings, bearings, and so on. I would say pull it apart and see what you have to work with before making your decision. The cylinder walls may be banged up a bit so hopefully some machine work could benifit. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. World record holder for Quickest and Fastest 1/4 mile Spyder, 4 cylinder vert, 1st in 10's, 2.0L 4G63 Holset record, Modified Mag December 2010, Self built, self tuned.

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04-12-2008, 07:06 PM	#2
BoostdTSi91 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: williamport,PA Member #7133 My Ride: 1991 Eagle Talon TSi iTrader: (0)	I would just rebuild the motor. anyways tearing the motor apart, you may find things that may lead to your problem. I do it all the time.9/10s of a chance i find the problem