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hey guys,

i dont know much about engines so hope some1 can help me.

i was driving around today and some guy yelled out fix your rings to me.

1. wat exactly does that mean, i guess the piston rings??

2. wat would be some signs that the rings are gone??

i have a R33 turbo, boost controller, KN filter in stock air box, turbo back exhaust

it runs really well, no problems at all, so thats y im wondering.

it does smoke a little when u give it to her but i thought thats cuz its boosted up a bit.

cheers

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lol.

looks like you answered your own question

try googling for some info

http://www.tpub.com/content/engine/14075/css/14075_104.htm

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/cm90330.htm

etc, etc

you have to differentiate between black soot and dark blue-ish smoke coming out your tail pipe when you give it

could be excess petrol or oil being burned

if its oil, its most likely a turbo seal. compression check will confirm it, but take it to a mechanic if you're in doubt / dont have a compression tester

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mate if someone is yelling out to ya fix your rings, then ur blowing some blue smoke (i.e your burning oil). however that could also be due to worn turbo seals. so just get a compression test done, and that will tell you how bad the damage (if any) is. compression tests arent expensive anyway so its worthwhile getting it done.

if it is your rings, then hopefully you have some money saved up.

all the best dude

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