gummed up piston rings

Chuck · Post by **Chuck** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:55 pm

I'm changing the piston rings on my 86 spree and can't get them out
they're all gummed up
help
please

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:01 pm

get a new piston, good chance if the rings are stuck to the piston, the piston won't be any good once you put it back in.

only like $30 something for a piston at the dealer.

berreta22 · Post by **berreta22** » Mon May 08, 2006 8:00 pm

If the rings arent "welded" (like they got hot and fused in the grooves) try soaking it in mineral spirits or carb dip that you can buy at the parts store..soak em for 24 hrs at least. Hope it helps. Otherwise yes, youd be better off going to the dealer and spend like 30 bucks and be done with it.

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Tue May 09, 2006 9:25 am

yea the fact that they wont come out, is a good hint that your piston isn't tooo good, how many miles on the bike?