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OE Match
OE Match for Porsche
OE Match is a specialist replacement-parts brand developed around Porsche applications, covering routine maintenance, mechanical repairs, restoration and difficult-to-source components for classic and modern models. Design911 selects brands for quality and Porsche fitment, with knowledgeable specialists available to help owners and workshops choose suitable parts.
The OE Match story
OE Match is focused on preserving Porsche vehicles by returning hard-to-find and no-longer-available components to the market. Its purpose is to keep Porsche vehicles maintained, repaired, restored and usable for the future, particularly where original components have become expensive, difficult to source or discontinued.
Supplied catalogue information records over 8000 individual part numbers, more than 11,800 OE cross-references and over 100 new products in engineering, while the wider product programme contains more than 9,000 variants; these figures describe different measures of the range. Continuing development involves researching the parts owners and workshops genuinely need, working with specialist manufacturers, reviewing engineering specifications, assessing samples, testing and approving components before release. From small seals, clips and brackets to major mechanical components, the aim is to prevent a difficult-to-source item from holding up an entire repair or restoration: preserving Porsche, one part at a time.
Why choose OE Match for your Porsche
OE Match is a quality aftermarket and OE-equivalent replacement option developed specifically around Porsche applications rather than adapted from a general aftermarket range. Original references, vehicle fitment information, dimensions, materials and component specifications are used to identify suitable replacements for routine service, age-related wear, larger mechanical repairs and restoration work.
Its research, development and quality-control processes assess material and manufacturing quality, dimensions and specification, OE-reference compatibility, vehicle application, fit and function, supplier samples, product consistency, packaging and presentation. Where appropriate, physical inspection and fitment evaluation form part of final approval, and products must meet the programme's requirements before entering the catalogue.
Coverage includes the Porsche 356, 911, 912, 914, 924, 944 and 928, alongside the 964, 993, Boxster 986, 996, Cayenne, Cayman and 997. This gives owners, enthusiasts, independent specialists and professional workshops a Porsche-focused replacement option alongside Genuine Porsche parts. OE Match is intended to provide correctly specified, OE-equivalent replacements with sensible running costs rather than simply serving as a lower-cost alternative. Design911 selects the brands it carries for quality and fitment and can advise customers on suitable options for maintenance, restoration or upgrades.
- A replacement-parts programme developed specifically around Porsche applications.
- More than 9,000 product variants within the wider programme.
- Original Porsche part-number cross-references wherever applicable.
- Dedicated research, development, sample evaluation and quality-control processes.
- Classic and modern Porsche coverage for maintenance, repairs and restoration.
- Development focused on difficult-to-source and discontinued applications.
Categories we stock from this brand
Design911 stocks OE Match across an extensive range of Porsche mechanical, electrical, body, interior and maintenance categories. Original Porsche references help identify replacements where part numbers have been superseded or several versions exist. Always check the model, production year, engine, transmission, side or position, connector type where relevant and individual product notes. Incorrect application, mismatched versions, reused seals or hardware and worn supporting components can cause noise, premature wear, leaks, fitment problems or repeat failures. Safety-critical specifications and installation should be checked by a competent technician.
Engine components
OE Match engine coverage supports maintenance, repair and rebuilding work, ranging from small retaining hardware and brackets to components associated with the cylinder heads, crankcase, valve train and supporting engine systems.
- Confirm the engine type, capacity, production year and original reference.
- Inspect associated seals, fasteners and supporting components during engine work.
- Check whether components require specialist measuring, machining or installation procedures.
Engine seals and gaskets
Replacement seals and gaskets help address oil, coolant, air and vacuum leaks throughout classic and modern Porsche engines. The range supports individual repairs as well as more extensive engine resealing and rebuilding projects.
- Identify the source of a leak before replacing components.
- Check mating surfaces, housings and fasteners for wear or damage.
- Use the correct gasket or seal version for the engine and production year.
Cooling systems and radiators
OE Match cooling-system coverage includes components used to circulate coolant, control temperature and transfer heat away from the engine. These parts support repairs involving radiators, pipework, hoses, fittings and related cooling hardware.
- Investigate coolant loss, overheating, staining and damaged hoses promptly.
- Check pressure caps, clips, seals and connecting pipes during cooling-system work.
- Bleed and refill the system using the correct model-specific procedure.
Oil system components
Oil-system parts support engine lubrication, oil circulation, filtration and leak repair. Coverage can assist with routine servicing as well as work on oil lines, fittings, housings, seals and associated hardware.
- Confirm thread sizes, connection types and component position.
- Inspect flexible lines and seals for age-related hardening or leakage.
- Verify the required oil specification and system capacity separately.
Transmission and drivetrain
OE Match transmission and drivetrain parts support manual and automatic gearbox repairs, clutch operation, gear selection and the transfer of power to the driven wheels.
- Match parts to the exact gearbox or transmission code where specified.
- Check splines, bearings, seals, joints and supporting hardware for related wear.
- Diagnose noise, vibration or difficult gear selection before ordering components.
Engine and gearbox mounts
Replacement mounts help support the powertrain, maintain alignment and control unwanted engine and transmission movement. Worn mounts may contribute to vibration, knocking, drivetrain shunt or unsettled gear changes.
- Inspect mounts for cracking, collapse, separation and oil contamination.
- Check mounting bolts, washers, brackets and surrounding hardware.
- Consider replacing paired mounts together where required by the application.
Suspension and steering
OE Match suspension hardware and steering components support repairs intended to restore accurate wheel control, alignment and predictable steering response. Coverage includes wear-related items used around suspension joints, mounting points and steering assemblies.
- Investigate play, knocking, uneven tyre wear and unstable handling.
- Check left- and right-hand applications and axle position carefully.
- Arrange wheel alignment after replacing components that affect geometry.
Braking components
OE Match braking components form part of its Porsche-specific replacement programme. Brake work may address wear, restore stopping performance or prepare a car for fast-road or track use, but the specification of each component must suit the intended application.
- Symptoms prompting inspection include vibration, longer stopping distances, squealing, pulling to one side, warning lights and visible disc or pad wear.
- Confirm whether the selected component is an OE-equivalent replacement or a performance upgrade.
- Check whether new fitting kits, seals, hardware and pad wear sensors are required.
Electrical and ignition
Electrical and ignition coverage supports Porsche repairs involving starting, charging, ignition and engine-management faults. Correct diagnosis is particularly important because wiring, supply voltage, earth connections and other supporting components can produce similar symptoms.
- Typical symptoms include intermittent no-start, misfires, rough idle, poor charging, warning lights and heat-soak failures.
- Check the original reference, engine, production year and connector type.
- Test power supplies, earths and wiring before replacing electrical components.
Sensors and switches
OE Match sensors and switches provide replacement options for systems that monitor or control engine operation, temperature, pressure, position, lighting and driver warnings.
- Similar-looking sensors may have different calibrations, connectors or applications.
- Use fault codes as a diagnostic guide rather than proof that a sensor has failed.
- Inspect connectors for corrosion, damaged terminals and degraded wiring.
Heating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning components support cabin temperature control, airflow and demisting. The range covers replacement needs involving blower assemblies, controls, ducts, valves, fittings and related hardware.
- Check whether parts differ between left- and right-hand-drive vehicles.
- Confirm connector, housing and production-year variations.
- Refrigerant-system work should be completed by an appropriately qualified technician.
Exhaust components
OE Match exhaust coverage supports repairs to worn, corroded or leaking parts of the exhaust system, together with associated brackets, clamps, seals and fittings.
- Inspect joints, flanges, fixings and heat shields when replacing exhaust parts.
- Check emissions equipment and sensor positions for the specific model.
- Corroded fasteners may require additional hardware during installation.
Rubber seals and hoses
Rubber components are important throughout a Porsche for sealing fluids, air, weather and noise. OE Match coverage assists with replacing hardened, split, swollen, leaking or missing hoses, boots, grommets and sealing profiles.
- Match the shape, dimensions, connection points and intended fluid or system.
- Inspect adjoining clips, pipes and sealing surfaces.
- Age-related rubber deterioration can affect several nearby components at once.
Exterior trim and body components
Exterior and body coverage supports accident repair, cosmetic refurbishment and restoration. It includes replacement needs involving trim, lamps, brackets, fixings, seals and other model-specific body fittings.
- Confirm body style, side, position, colour and finish where applicable.
- Check whether clips, seals or mounting hardware are supplied separately.
- Compare the original component and reference before installation.
Interior components
OE Match interior products support the repair and restoration of cabin fittings that may have worn, faded, broken or become difficult to source with age.
- Check colour, finish, side and model-year variations.
- Inspect clips, brackets and fixing points before fitting replacement trim.
- Some interior components may differ according to body style or equipment specification.
Service and maintenance parts
OE Match service components support scheduled upkeep across Porsche generations, helping owners and workshops maintain reliability, efficiency and system protection while addressing everyday wear.
- Hard starting, rough idle, poor fuel economy and warning lights can accompany clogged filters or worn ignition components.
- Select service items against the exact Porsche model, engine, production year and required specification.
- Review related seals, hardware and other maintenance items when planning a larger service.
Restoration hardware
Restoration hardware covers the small but essential fasteners, brackets, clips, fittings and retaining components needed to complete repairs accurately and securely.
- Record the position and orientation of original hardware during dismantling.
- Check thread, length, finish, quantity and model application.
- Replacing damaged or heavily corroded hardware can prevent delays during reassembly.
Difficult-to-source and discontinued applications
A central purpose of the OE Match programme is identifying gaps where original Porsche parts have become difficult to obtain or are no longer available. Reintroduced components can help prevent one missing seal, clip, bracket or mechanical part from delaying an otherwise complete repair or restoration.
- Use OE cross-references and dimensions to verify the intended application.
- Check whether the original number has been superseded.
- Review product-specific fitment notes where several component versions exist.
Brake Pad Wear Sensors
OE Match brake pad wear sensors provide replacement options for Porsche brake servicing. Sensors may need renewal when pads are replaced or when a worn or damaged sensor causes a brake wear warning.
- Warning messages with new pads, damaged sensor cables and broken clips warrant inspection.
- Match the OE reference, caliper application, model year, connector and sensor position.
- Check the quantity required and whether sensors are included with the selected brake parts.
Engine Electrical
OE Match engine electrical parts cover starting, charging, ignition, sensor and switch applications. They support repairs involving intermittent no-start, misfires, rough idle, stalling, battery drain, poor charging, warning lights, inconsistent readings and heat-related failures.
- Similar-looking components may have different electrical or vehicle applications.
- Repeat faults can indicate a mismatched component or a worn supporting item.
- Battery condition, earth straps, connectors and voltage drop should be checked during diagnosis.
Service Parts
OE Match service parts cover everyday maintenance requirements intended to protect the engine, gearbox and other major systems. Routine replacement can address natural wear caused by heat, friction, fluid degradation and environmental exposure.
- Match filters, ignition parts, belts and fluids to the exact vehicle specification.
- Many symptoms overlap, so establishing a sound service baseline can assist diagnosis.
- Keep a service record to support future maintenance and fault finding.
Service Kits
OE Match service kits group key maintenance components to simplify servicing and establish a known baseline. They are particularly useful when catching up on overdue maintenance or assessing sluggish running, inconsistent idle, poor economy and reduced performance.
- Match each kit to the exact Porsche model, engine and production year.
- Contents vary, so review the included components rather than assuming every service item is supplied.
- Add any required while-you-are-there items, such as spark plugs, belts, fluids, seals or hardware.
Explore the range
Browse the OE Match Porsche range at Design911, then narrow your selection by model and category and cross-check the original part references and fitment notes. Whether you are planning routine maintenance, a workshop repair or a complete restoration, Design911's Porsche specialists can help identify suitable components within a programme focused on fitment, quality and long-term vehicle preservation.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore dependable connecting rod and crankshaft operation during an engine rebuild with these OE Match Rod Bearings for 1.7L and 1.8L VW Type 4 and Porsche 914 engines, available under references 021105707, 021105713, and 021105701.
Engine: VW Type 4 / Porsche 914 1.7L and 1.8L
Sizes available:
STD
.25mm / .010"
.50mm / .020"
Please Pick size when ordering below:
Rod bearings, also known as connecting rod bearings or big-end bearings, are precision engine components fitted between the connecting rod big ends and the crankshaft rod journals. They provide a low-friction running surface that allows the connecting rods to move smoothly around the crankshaft while maintaining a controlled film of pressurised engine oil between the bearing and journal.
What This Product Does:
- Fit between the connecting rod big ends and crankshaft journals.
- Support smooth connecting rod movement around the crankshaft.
- Provide a controlled low-friction bearing surface.
- Maintain a protective film of pressurised engine oil.
- Help prevent direct metal-to-metal contact.
- Support correct connecting rod and crankshaft clearances.
- Help maintain dependable engine lubrication and oil pressure.
- Withstand combustion forces and high rotational loads.
- Protect the crankshaft rod journals against excessive wear.
- Replace worn or damaged connecting rod bearings.
- Suit compatible 1.7L and 1.8L VW Type 4 and Porsche 914 engines.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Deep knocking or tapping noises from the engine.
- Knocking that becomes more noticeable with engine speed or load.
- Low engine oil pressure.
- Oil pressure warning when the engine is hot.
- Metallic particles or bearing material in the engine oil.
- Metallic debris found in the oil filter or strainer.
- Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance.
- Scoring or wear on crankshaft rod journals.
- Scratched, pitted, or discoloured bearing surfaces.
- Evidence of bearing overheating or oil starvation.
- Increased engine vibration or rough mechanical operation.
- Severe internal engine damage or seizure in advanced cases.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Connecting rod bearings are among the most heavily loaded components within an engine. Every combustion event places substantial force through the piston and connecting rod onto the crankshaft, with the rod bearing providing the critical lubricated interface between the connecting rod and crankshaft journal.
- As bearings wear, their running clearance can increase. Excessive clearance can reduce oil pressure and allow the connecting rod to move excessively against the crankshaft journal, producing the characteristic knocking associated with worn big-end bearings.
- If bearing wear progresses far enough for the protective oil film to break down, direct metal-to-metal contact can occur. This may rapidly damage the crankshaft journal, overheat or destroy the bearing, contaminate the lubrication system with metallic debris, and potentially cause the bearing to seize or spin within the connecting rod. Severe failure can result in extensive engine damage.
- Correct bearing sizing is especially important during an engine rebuild. If the crankshaft journals have been reground, standard-size bearings may no longer provide the correct oil clearance. The required bearing specification should therefore be selected according to accurate crankshaft journal measurements and the applicable engine specifications.
- Replacing worn components with the correct OE Match Rod Bearings – 021105707, 021105713, or 021105701 – for compatible 1.7L and 1.8L VW Type 4 and Porsche 914 engines helps restore correct connecting rod clearance, crankshaft protection, lubrication, and dependable engine operation.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
0211057
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- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore dependable crankshaft support and oil-film control during an engine rebuild with these OE Match Steel Backed Main Bearings for VW Type 4 and Porsche 914 engines, available under references 021198493AOST, 021198495AOST, 021198491AOST, 021198483AT, 021198485AT, 021198487AT, and 021198481AT.
Engine: VW Type 4, 411, 412 and Porsche 914
Sizes available:
• STD Case/STD Crank
• STD Case/.010 Crank
• STD Case/.020 Crank
• STD Case/.030 Crank
• .020 Case/ STD Crank/ Thrust+4mm
• .020 Case/ .010 Crank/ Thrust+4mm
• .020 Case/ .020 Crank/ Thrust+4mm
Please Pick size when ordering below
Main bearings are critical internal engine components positioned between the crankshaft main journals and the engine crankcase. They support the crankshaft as it rotates and provide a precisely controlled running surface that allows the crankshaft to operate smoothly on a pressurised film of engine oil. Correct bearing clearances are essential for maintaining oil pressure, reducing friction, controlling crankshaft movement, and protecting both the crankshaft and crankcase.
What This Product Does:
- Support the crankshaft within the engine crankcase.
- Provide a controlled running surface for the crankshaft main journals.
- Allow the crankshaft to rotate smoothly on a lubricating oil film.
- Help maintain correct crankshaft alignment.
- Help control crankshaft radial movement.
- Support correct crankshaft end float where applicable.
- Reduce direct metal-to-metal contact between the crankshaft and crankcase.
- Help maintain correct engine oil clearances and lubrication.
- Withstand substantial combustion and rotational loads.
- Provide steel-backed construction for strength and dimensional stability.
- Replace worn or unsuitable main bearings during an engine rebuild.
- Suit compatible VW Type 4 and Porsche 914 engine applications.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low engine oil pressure.
- Oil pressure warning appearing at idle or when the engine is hot.
- Deep knocking or rumbling noises from the lower engine.
- Excessive crankshaft movement or end float.
- Metallic particles or bearing material found in the engine oil.
- Metallic debris discovered in the oil filter or strainer.
- Abnormal crankshaft journal wear.
- Scoring, pitting, or discolouration of existing bearing surfaces.
- Excessive bearing clearance discovered during engine measurement.
- Reduced oil pressure following engine warm-up.
- Evidence of bearing overheating or oil starvation.
- Engine seizure or significant internal damage in severe cases.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Main bearings are fundamental to engine reliability because they support the crankshaft every time the engine operates. The crankshaft is subjected to substantial forces generated by combustion, piston movement, and rotational speed. The bearings must maintain a precise lubricated clearance while supporting these loads.
- As main bearings wear, their running clearance can increase. Excessive clearance may reduce oil pressure and allow increased crankshaft movement, potentially causing knocking, accelerated journal wear, and deterioration of other internal engine components.
- Severely worn or damaged bearings can lose their protective oil film and allow metal-to-metal contact between the bearing and crankshaft journal. This can generate excessive heat, score the crankshaft, damage the crankcase, contaminate the lubrication system with metallic debris, and ultimately result in major engine failure.
- Correct bearing sizing is particularly important when rebuilding a VW Type 4 or Porsche 914 engine. If the crankshaft has been reground or the crankcase has been align-bored, standard-size bearings may no longer provide the required clearances. The correct bearing specification must therefore be selected according to actual crankshaft and crankcase measurements.
- Replacing worn components with the correct OE Match Steel Backed Main Bearings – 021198493AOST, 021198495AOST, 021198491AOST, 021198483AT, 021198485AT, 021198487AT, or 021198481AT helps restore correct crankshaft support, bearing clearance, lubrication, and dependable engine operation when installed as part of a professionally measured and prepared engine rebuild.
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0211984
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- 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.
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00891184
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
Restore effective cylinder sealing and dependable compression during an engine rebuild with these OE Match Chrome Top Compression Rings, reference 00891180R. Designed for compatible engine applications, the compression rings fit into the piston ring grooves and form a critical seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
Fits: Porsche 911 1967-68 2.0L
Ring size: 1.5x1.5x4.0
Number of CYL's: 6
The top compression ring operates closest to the combustion chamber and is exposed to particularly high combustion pressures and temperatures. Its primary purpose is to contain combustion gases above the piston, helping maintain cylinder pressure and preventing excessive gases from escaping 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.
- Provide a wear-resistant chrome running surface.
- Support efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replace worn, damaged, broken, 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 acceleration.
- Poor overall engine performance.
- Increased oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey exhaust smoke.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive carbon deposits in the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged compression rings 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. As the rings and their running surfaces wear, the seal between the piston and cylinder wall can deteriorate, allowing combustion gases to pass into the crankcase. This can reduce compression, decrease engine performance, and increase blow-by.
- A damaged or broken compression ring may also score the cylinder wall or damage the piston ring groove. Continued operation can therefore turn a ring-related problem into a more extensive engine repair involving pistons, cylinders, or other internal components.
- Correct installation is particularly important with replacement compression rings. The piston ring grooves, cylinder bore diameter, taper, ovality, and surface finish should be inspected and measured. Ring end gap and side clearance must also be checked against the correct engine specifications. The cylinder preparation required for chrome-faced rings should be appropriate to the ring manufacturer's specifications to promote correct bedding and sealing.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with these OE Match Chrome Top Compression Rings 00891180R helps restore combustion sealing, cylinder compression, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
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00891180R
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references 00891184R and 00891186R. Designed for compatible engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and create the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 911 2.2L / 2.4L
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 6
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance 84mm (00891184E), (0089184S) (00891184PJE), (00891184EP), (00891184SP), (00891184JEP) and 86mm (00891186S), (00891186EJE), (00891186SJE), (00891186EPJE) and (00891186SPJE) Kits
Piston rings perform several essential functions within an internal combustion engine. The compression rings help contain the pressure generated during combustion, minimising the amount of combustion gas that escapes past the piston 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 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.
- 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, seized, 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. When compression rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This reduces cylinder sealing and may lead to lower compression, reduced engine performance, and excessive crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter 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 may 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 bedding and sealing correctly. Insufficient ring end clearance can cause the ends to contact as operating temperatures increase, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – 00891184R or 00891186R 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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0089118
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references 00891181R and 00891182R. Designed for compatible engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and form the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 911 2.0L
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 6
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance 81mm (00891181PJE) and 82.5mm (00891182PJE) 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, seized, 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. When compression rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may 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 the new rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient ring end clearance may cause the ring ends to contact as operating temperatures increase, potentially resulting in ring breakage, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – 00891181R or 00891182R 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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0089118
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- 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 Hastings 86mm Piston Rings, reference 0081186RJE. Designed for compatible 86mm piston and cylinder applications, this piston ring set provides a high-quality replacement solution for engine rebuilding, restoration, and performance applications where dependable sealing is essential.
Fits: Porsche 356 / 912
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 4
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance (0081186PJE), (0081186CJE), (0081186AJE), (0081186BJE) and (0081186JEP) Kits.
Hastings piston rings are designed to provide an effective sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall. The compression rings help contain the pressure generated during combustion, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes past the piston 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 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 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 reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may 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 sizing and compatibility are particularly important when installing replacement rings. The 86mm specification must match the intended pistons and cylinder bores, while ring thickness and groove dimensions must also be correct for the piston design. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient end gaps, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent proper sealing and potentially cause premature wear or engine damage.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with these OE Match Hastings 86mm Piston Rings 0081186RJE 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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0081186RJE
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.
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0081186R
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- 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.
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008118
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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 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW103T4RH. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into precisely machined grooves around each piston and create the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
Engine size: 2366
This is a replacement ring Set for Retro Performance (VW103T4S71) and (VW103T4S71P) kits.
Piston rings perform several essential functions within the 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 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.
- 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 the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may 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, cylinders, 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 the rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient ring end clearance can cause the ends to contact as the engine reaches operating temperature, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW103T4RH helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9600T4S71R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and form the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914 1.7 / 1.8L Big Bore
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement ring Set for Retro Performance (VW9600T4S71) and (VW9600T4S71P) Kits.
Piston rings perform several essential functions within the 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 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.
- 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 the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to accelerated wear of the pistons, cylinders, 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 the rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient clearances may also cause the ring ends to contact as the engine reaches operating temperature, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW9600T4S71R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references VW103T4R and VW104T4R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and form the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914 2.0L
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement ring Set for the 103x71mm Retro Performance pistons.
Piston rings perform several essential functions inside the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, minimising 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.
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 the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This reduces cylinder sealing and can lead to lower compression, reduced engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may 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, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive end gaps, insufficient end gaps, worn piston grooves, or unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent the rings from sealing correctly. In severe cases, incorrect clearances can lead to ring breakage, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – VW103T4R or VW104T4R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9600T4S66R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits:Porsche 914 1.7 / 1.8L Big Bore
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement ring Set for Retro Performance (VW9600T4S66) and (VW9600T4S66P) Kits.
Piston rings perform several critical functions within the 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 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.
- 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 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 the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to accelerated wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct installation is particularly important when fitting new piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, damaged piston grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or installing new rings into excessively worn cylinders can prevent proper bedding and sealing, resulting in continued compression problems, excessive oil consumption, or premature ring wear.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW9600T4S66R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references VW9400T4R and VW9500T4R. Designed for compatible VW 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 914 2.0L
Number of CYL's: 4
Piston rings perform several critical functions inside the 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 and cylinder operation. 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 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 the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to further piston and cylinder wear.
- Correct installation is particularly important when fitting new piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or fitting new rings into excessively worn cylinders can prevent proper bedding and sealing, resulting in continued compression problems, oil consumption, or premature ring wear.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – VW9400T4R or VW9500T4R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9300T4R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into precisely machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits:Porsche 914 1.8L
Ring size: 2.0 x 2.0 x 5.0
Number of CYL's: 4
Piston rings perform several critical functions inside the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, minimising 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 assist with transferring heat from the piston into the cylinder wall.
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 oil 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.
- Oil contamination within the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings discovered during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This reduces cylinder sealing and can contribute to lower compression, reduced engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also contribute to accelerated piston and cylinder wear.
- Correct installation is particularly important when fitting new piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, damaged piston grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or fitting new rings into excessively worn cylinders can prevent the rings from bedding and sealing correctly, potentially resulting in premature wear or continued compression and oil-control problems.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW9300T4R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.