naffa 0 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 As I posted a few days ago this Galaxy I bought seems to be - correction - is using oil.:-(Its ok just driving around town, its not as if there are plumes of blue smoke. But get it revving hard and you can see some smoke. After a journey cruising on the motorway @ 70 - 80mph there is less oil on the dipstick at the end than at the start of the journey.There is plenty of poke, smooth pickup and tickover.So I'm thinking that as the top end has been completely rebuilt its the piston rings that need replacing?Wheres the best place to buy the rings and other parts?Can anyone recommend a good garage nr to Tipton, West Mids?Still not sure whether I'll get it done or just learn to live with it, like I say its not an issue when daily driving just when you might want to have a bit of fun.Nath Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/ we get premium members discount :-)though if its not blowing loads of smoke probably ok to live with it and keep topping up as its not an easy job Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 what Helen said, to be honest ,for what a garage will charge to do it for you , you would be better off buying a s/h lump and putting that in. or contact Tony on here and see what he would charge you. Link to post Share on other sites
naffa 0 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks for the advice guys.Whats Tonys username on here? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Tonyvrsc Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 he did mine and comes highly recommended :-) Link to post Share on other sites
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