Just broke the 2nd compression ring

[waffles]

Hello all, so I made an opps today, I snapped my 2nd compression ring when I was putting it on the piston. It's a DNJ (rockauto) ring. Does anyone know where I could get just that ring or just a one piston set? I really don't want to have to buy another kit. Thanks!

 

[sperold]

Go right to the customer service at the manufacturer, and they will let you know how to get just 1 ring or 1 set of rings.

 

[AREA 91]

You really need to be careful with the second ring.
It's cast iron material and the break very easily.
Use a high quality ring expander to install the rings.
Use a high quality ring compressor to install pistons with rings into the block.
It's really easy to bend the oil control rings when installing then into the block.

 

[zak]

Ford does (or did) sell single cylinder piston ring sets (e.g. top middle and oil) IIRC

 

[waffles]

You really need to be careful with the second ring.
It's cast iron material and the break very easily.
Use a high quality ring expander to install the rings.
Use a high quality ring compressor to install pistons with rings into the block.
It's really easy to bend the oil control rings when installing then into the block.

found that out the hard way! I might just order another set and just say "lesson learned"

 

[BasedBidoof]

I might have some I could sell you. They're for a 3.2l though