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Changing piston rings or engine replace

josomoric
in Skoda Octavia Mk1 (1996-2004)

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350000 km, 1.6 74 kw .Spend 1 liter oil on 400 km .Piston rings are worn i think.If I change rings how many km can I go till overhaul or is it better to replace the engine?

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    At 350,000 km I think I would change the engine. 

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    350000 km, 1.6 74 kw .Spend 1 liter oil on 400 km .Piston rings are worn i think.If I change rings how many km can I go till overhaul or is it better to replace the engine?

    Are you sure that the piston rings are worn? it is possible that the valve stem oil seals are worn.

    Most likely piston rings given that amount of oil usage.

    That engine isn't uncommon over here, so I would change the engine If I wanted to keep the car.

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    Are you sure that the piston rings are worn? it is possible that the valve stem oil seals are worn.

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    Are you sure that the piston rings are worn? it is possible that the valve stem oil seals are worn.

    Its also possible i think.

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    I also think that best solution is change the engine .Thanks for advices.

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