1995 Toyota 4Runner Rings

1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONKEYRUN26
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I rebuild my engine for the first time. I haven’t put it back in yet, but I realized that I made a mistake rebuilding it. I didn't pay attention to which way I installed the rings and noticed after I put the whole thing together. I did put the right ones in the right place, but I didn’t pay attention to which side faced up. Now I don’t want to take the engine apart because I don’t have the extra money for new gasket. I am wondering if I really need to wait till I can afford the gaskets, or is this a minor rebuild mistake? What will happen to my compression and how long will this engine last if I do everything else correct. I appreciate your answer even if it’s just an opinion and thank you for your time.

Steven Turner
Mar 5, 2008 at 2:54 AM
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BLACKOP555
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sounds to me like you think you put the piston rings on upside down?

if so it doesnt matter which way is up on a piston ring.
Mar 5, 2008 at 12:37 PM
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