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- Porsche 356 1950-55
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Hastings 80mm Piston Ring Set, reference 0081180R. Designed for compatible 80mm piston and cylinder applications, this ring set provides a high-quality replacement for worn, damaged, or sticking piston rings and is suitable for engine rebuild, restoration, and repair applications.
Fits: Porsche 356 Pre A
Ring size: 3.0 x 3.0 x 5.0
Number of CYL's: 4
Hastings piston rings are designed to provide effective sealing between the piston and cylinder wall. 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. Piston rings also assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Is designed for compatible 80mm 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 sealing required for efficient compression and combustion. As rings wear, become damaged, 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 also allow excessive lubricating oil into the combustion chambers, resulting in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor piston ring sealing can contribute to accelerated wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct sizing and installation are especially important when fitting replacement rings. The 80mm 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 the new rings from sealing correctly and may lead to premature wear or engine damage.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Hastings 80mm Piston Ring Set 0081180R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
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0081180R
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- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche 955 Cayenne S 4.5L V8 2003-06
- Porsche 955 Cayenne Turbo 4.5L 2003-06
The OE Match Piston Ring Set is a high-quality replacement ring set designed for pistons with a 93mm bore diameter. Featuring ring dimensions of 1.20mm, 1.50mm and 2.00mm, this precision-engineered set is manufactured to OE specifications to ensure proper sealing between the piston and cylinder wall.
x6 Sets Required Per Car.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche 955 Cayenne S 4.5L V8 2003-06
- Porsche 955 Cayenne Turbo 4.5L 2003-06
Diagram Ref No 2
Piston rings are critical components within the engine, responsible for maintaining compression, controlling oil consumption and transferring heat from the piston to the cylinder wall. This OE Match ring set provides the correct fit, sealing performance and durability required for engine rebuilds, overhauls and performance restoration projects.
What This Product Does:
- Creates a gas-tight seal between the piston and cylinder wall.
- Maintains engine compression for efficient combustion.
- Controls engine oil distribution on cylinder walls.
- Prevents excessive oil from entering the combustion chamber.
- Transfers heat from the piston to the cylinder bore.
- Helps optimise engine performance, efficiency and reliability.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue smoke from the exhaust system.
- Reduced engine compression.
- Loss of engine power and performance.
- Poor acceleration and throttle response.
- Increased crankcase pressure.
- Excessive engine blow-by.
- Fouled spark plugs caused by oil contamination.
- Difficult starting and reduced fuel efficiency.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings operate under extreme temperatures, pressures and friction throughout every engine cycle. Over time, normal wear can reduce their ability to seal the combustion chamber and control oil movement effectively. Excessive wear may result in compression loss, increased oil consumption and reduced engine performance.
- If worn piston rings are not replaced, combustion gases can escape past the piston, while engine oil can enter the combustion chamber, leading to increased emissions, carbon build-up and potential engine damage. During engine rebuilds or major repairs, replacing piston rings is essential for restoring proper compression, oil control and overall engine efficiency.
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99610303351
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche 955 Cayenne S 4.5L V8 2003-06
- Porsche 955 Cayenne Turbo 4.5L 2003-06
6 sets per engine. Price is for 1 set.
ø93 mm, Ring 1,20 x 1,50 x 2,00 mm
Fits:
Porsche 986 3.2L Boxster 1999-04
Porsche 987 3.2L Boxster 2005>>
Porsche 955 4.5L Cayenne S 2003-06
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Diagram Ref No 2.
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99610303351
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