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pjq · 09-02-2013, 05:02 AM

I'm just completeing my rebuild of a M96 24.
I would liked to have used new JE pistons and rods but was informed the only way I can do that is if I sleeve the cylinders. My cylinders, pistons and rods were good so I went with new Porsche rings(I think there must be gold, titanium or some metal from mars in these rings because of their price).
I went with ARP bolts thought it was the logical replacement (rebuilder agreed) but I have since read where some rebuilders have had experience with ARP coming loose???
I went with the LN triple row bearing but if I could have got the IMS solution that would have been my choice.
I used the LN billet IMS tensioner paddle and all new chain guides and other paddles, new chains. I'm not totally convinced the billet tensioner paddle is necessary (I'm not a mechanic), I don't track the car.

09-02-2013, 05:02 AM	#7
pjq Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eastern canada Posts: 262	I'm just completeing my rebuild of a M96 24. I would liked to have used new JE pistons and rods but was informed the only way I can do that is if I sleeve the cylinders. My cylinders, pistons and rods were good so I went with new Porsche rings(I think there must be gold, titanium or some metal from mars in these rings because of their price). I went with ARP bolts thought it was the logical replacement (rebuilder agreed) but I have since read where some rebuilders have had experience with ARP coming loose??? I went with the LN triple row bearing but if I could have got the IMS solution that would have been my choice. I used the LN billet IMS tensioner paddle and all new chain guides and other paddles, new chains. I'm not totally convinced the billet tensioner paddle is necessary (I'm not a mechanic), I don't track the car.