do not press the back button…
-
Engine Parts
-
- Engine Rebuild Parts Intermediate shaft (IMS) Oil System Parts Fuel System Parts Gaskets & Sets Belts / Tensioners / Rollers Chains & Tensioners Timing covers and gaskets Engine Bearings / Shells Engine Valves / Guides / Springs Rocker Arms & Tappets Engine Bolts / Studs Engine Mounts Piston Rings Engine Cylinders / Liners / Pistons Connecting Rod Cylinder Head / Camshaft Carrier Camshaft covers / Gaskets Camshafts Camshaft gears / sprockets and fixings Crankcase Parts Crankshaft & Parts Engine Tinware All Categories
-
Brakes
-
- Brakes Brake Pads & Disc Package Brake Disc Standard Brake Pads Standard Brembo Standard brakes Brembo Racing brakes TEXTAR Brakes PAGID Racing Brakes Zimmermann Brakes EBC Brakes Brake Pad Anti-vibration shims Caliper Bolts / Disc Screws Pin Kit and Guide Plates Performance Brake Hoses Standard Brake Hoses Caliper and Brake Lines Brake Calipers Brake Caliper Upgrades Handbrake Shoes Handbrake Cables Brake Disc Cover Plates Caliper Seals |Pistons Brake Servo | Booster All Categories
-
-
Suspension & Steering
-
Transmission
-
- Gearbox / Transmission Clutch Kits Clutch Pressure Plate Clutch Release Bearings Clutch Cables & Parts Clutch Guide Tube Clutch Forks & Levers Clutch Bolts Gearbox Parts Driveshafts & Parts Gasket Sets / Gaskets / Seals / Lock Nuts Gearbox Mounts Gearshift Control Parts Flywheel / Torque CV Joints Kits CV Boots and Kits Cardan Shaft / Prop Shaft Gearbox / Differential Oil Gearbox Sump / Oil Pan Rear Differential Motor Sport Parts
-
- Cooling & Heating
-
Electrical & Lighting
-
- Electrical & Relays Fuel Pumps Brake Light Switch Handbrake Switch Reverse Light Switch Headlamp Switch Window Mechanism Wiper Mechanism Electric Horn Ignition Switch Indicator / Wiper Stalk Switch Relays / Fuses Washer pumps / bottles / jets Alarms / Security / Central Locking Electronic Control Units Dashboard / Console Parts & Switches Bonnet / Rear Lid / Spoiler Activators & Motors Tracker Connector housing Wiring harness
-
-
Body & Exhaust
-
- Chassis / Bodywork Restoration Chassis / Repair Panels Bonnets / Locks & Latches Boots / Rear Lid / Locks and Latches Rear lid / Tailgate Bumpers Front Bumpers Rear Door Handles | Locks | Keys Door Panels | Hinges | Striker Plates Window Lifters | Motors Wings Front & Parts Wings Rear & Parts Side Sill Panels Exterior Chassis Mouldings Mirrors & Parts Stone Chip Foils / Stickers Front Wiper Arms & Blades Wheel Arch Liners & Covers Roof - Cabrio / Targa / Coupe / Speedster Roll Cages Sound Proofing Front screen Rear screen All Categories
-
-
Lubricants & Fluids
-
- Service Parts Oil Filters Air Filters Belts All Types Spark Plugs IRIDIUM POWER Spark Plugs Ignition Coils Front Wiper Arms & Blades Rear Wiper Arms & Blades Gearbox Service Parts Porsche Classic Motor oil Engine Oil & Lubricants - Mobil Engine Oil & Lubricants - Total Engine Oil & Lubricants - Castrol Engine Oil & Lubricants - Motul Engine Oil & Lubricants - Millers Oils NanoDrive Engine Oil & Lubricants - Millers Oils Fuel Additives Garage PPE
-
-
All Parts
-
- Parts Accessories Chassis / Bodywork Brakes Clothing & Gifts Electrical & Relays Engine Cooling Engine Electrical Engine Rebuild Parts Engine Tuning Exhausts Exterior Styling / Spoilers Gearbox / Transmission Heating / Air Conditioning Hydraulics Interior & Accessories Incar / Multimedia Lighting Mats & Carpets Motorsport and Off-Road Parts for Other Cars Pedal Cluster Rubber Seals All Categories
-
- Back to main website
Enter your VAT number here and click Verify:
Your details have been verified. VAT number registered to:
,
.
Your order will now be zero rated for VAT purposes. We reserve the right to verify these details after your order request has been made and reinstate VAT if required.
Your VAT details were not recognised or were invalid. Your VAT number must be matched to your Billing Country as specified above. This is currently specified as . You do not need to enter the country code part of your VAT number as this has already been selected in your billing address details above.
The VAT number checking service is currently offline. Please supply your VAT details within the comments or special instructions field below and we will apply a VAT discount after placing your order request.
Piston ring set. Porsche 911 1969-74 2.2L ❭ 00891184
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
Restore effective cylinder sealing and dependable compression during an engine rebuild with these OE Match Chrome Top Compression Rings, available under references 00891184ROS and 00891184RLS. Designed for compatible engine applications, these compression rings fit into the piston ring grooves and create a critical seal between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 911 1969-74 2.2L
Number of CYL's: 6
The top compression ring operates closest to the combustion chamber and is exposed to some of the highest temperatures and pressures within the engine. Its primary role is to contain combustion gases above the piston, helping maintain cylinder pressure and reducing the amount of gas that escapes into the crankcase. The ring also assists with transferring heat from the piston into the cylinder wall.
What This Product Does:
- Create a combustion seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Help retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Support strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduce combustion gases escaping into the crankcase.
- Help minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
- Feature a chrome running surface for increased wear resistance.
- Support efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replace worn, damaged, broken, seized, or sticking compression rings.
- Provide an OE-style replacement for compatible engine rebuilds.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Poor or inconsistent engine performance.
- Increased engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged compression rings discovered during disassembly.
- Excessive wear of the piston ring grooves or cylinder bores.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Top compression rings are essential for containing the high pressures generated during combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their ability to maintain contact with the cylinder wall, combustion gases can escape past the piston into the crankcase. This can result in reduced compression, loss of engine performance, increased blow-by, and potentially higher oil consumption.
- A broken or severely worn compression ring can also damage the piston ring groove or score the cylinder wall. Continued operation with damaged rings can therefore turn a relatively localised problem into a more extensive engine repair requiring replacement or machining of pistons and cylinders.
- Correct installation is especially important when fitting chrome-faced compression rings. The piston ring grooves, cylinder bore diameter, taper, ovality, and surface finish should be accurately inspected and measured. Ring end gaps and side clearances must be checked against the correct specifications, and the cylinder surface preparation must be suitable for the ring material to promote correct bedding and sealing.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Chrome Top Compression Rings – 00891184ROS or 00891184RLS helps restore combustion sealing, cylinder compression, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
00891184
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
4 sets per engine. Price is for 1 set.

Sizes: 82.5x2.0mm / 82.5x2.0mm / 82.5x2.0mm / (oil scraper ring) 82.5x5.0mm
Fits:
Porsche 356A 1600 Super
01.55 - 12.59 55kw 75hp 1582cc 4cyl 616.15
Porsche 356B 1600 Super 75
1.59 - 12.63 55kw 75hp 1582cc 4cyl 616.15
Porsche 356C 1600
01.63 - 12.65 55kw 75hp 1582cc 4cyl 616.15
Click 'Zoom in' for large parts diagram.
Diagram ref no 40 and 41
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
61610331101
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references 0081182R and 0081183R. Designed for compatible engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 356
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 4
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance 82.5mm (0081182PJE), (0081182JEP) and 83.5mm (0081183PJE), (008 11 83JEP) kits.
Piston rings perform several critical functions within an internal combustion engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also help transfer heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
- Provides an OE-style replacement for compatible engine rebuilds.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings discovered during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. Worn, damaged, or sticking compression rings allow combustion gases to escape past the pistons into the crankcase, potentially causing reduced compression, decreased engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil into the combustion chambers. This can result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinder walls, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent new rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient end clearance may cause the ring ends to contact as operating temperatures increase, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
008118
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with these OE Match 86mm Piston Rings, reference 0081186R. Designed for compatible 86mm piston and cylinder applications, this piston ring set provides a high-quality replacement solution for worn, damaged, broken, or sticking rings during engine rebuilding, restoration, or repair.
Fits: Porsche 356/912
Ring Size: 2.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 x 5.0
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement set for Retro Performance (0081186PS) and (0081186PB) Kits.
Piston rings sit within precisely machined grooves around each piston and create the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall. The compression rings help contain the pressure generated during combustion, while the oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls. The rings also assist with transferring heat away from the piston into the cylinder wall.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Is designed for compatible 86mm piston applications.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When compression rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can result in reduced compression, loss of engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may cause increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor piston ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinder walls, and other internal engine components.
- Correct sizing is particularly important when replacing piston rings. The 86mm specification must be correctly matched to the intended pistons and cylinder bores. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent new rings from sealing correctly and may result in premature wear or engine damage.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with these OE Match 86mm Piston Rings 0081186R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine operation when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
0081186R
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
Monday-Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm (GMT)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed