- Joined
- Oct 19, 2005
- Messages
- 18,978

Note it or look it up... Wide worn ring gaps are not the main source of ring blow by - the worn off sharp edges are but more difficult to monitor but by engine blow by. The 'slots' are not for oil control as much as heat path blockers for the skirts swellling more than the cooler lower bore do. Its not a bad id to renew rings and if possible leave bores alone everytime they are expoxed.