piston rings?
12-17-2005, 02:24 PM
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piston rings? I know this may sound kind of dumb and I think I know the answer, but can piston rings break? or do they just wear? I just bought my z less than 3 months ago from a shady dodge dealership. it's got 48000 on the clock, and after a whole mishap with the car, they said I have worn piston rings, and that's not covered by warranty because they are worn and not broken. I was not aware that you could physically BREAK a ring. Can somebody help me out here? 
12-18-2005, 08:40 AM
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that's what I thought. The dealer is saying they wouldn't be under warranty unless they were broken, and my argument is that it's almost impossible to break a ring on a stock motor.
12-18-2005, 10:48 AM
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OK, I just pulled the plug on my lunch break and the plug has a good amount of oil on it. I'm assuming this is the piston rings being worn. Is there any other explanation for this??