1974 Honda CRX Piston ring stuck in groove.

1974 HONDA CRX
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JOSEPH SIOMIAK
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1974 Honda CRX

Hi,
I have a piston ring stuck in the groove of a piston. Is there any way I can remove it whithout breaking it? Is there any solvent I can soak it in to free it up? Or is there anything I can mix up to soak it in? Thank you.
Joe
Jul 9, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Joseph Siomiak,

Carb cleaner and gasoline can be used to soak and soften the carbon to release the piston rings.

After soaking, use compressed air to dry it out and the carbon would be easier to remove.
Jul 10, 2010 at 4:13 PM
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