How much does it cost to have a cylinder honed?
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| Service | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Cylinder Exchange (See Details Below**) | $269 |
| NiCom Cast Iron/Steel Bore (Single Cylinder Only) | $325 |
| Bore and Hone Cast Iron | $89 |
| Deck Top or Cut Cylinder Base (Per Cylinder) | $55 |
When do I need to hone my cylinder?
More often than not, you will need to hone your cylinder when replacing the piston rings. That is because honing creates small crosshatches in the surface of the cylinder, to allow the wall of the component to retain oil and provide lubrication for the piston ring.
Should I hone my cylinder when replacing my piston rings?
When you order a new piston kit, cylinder prep instructions should be included and that should determine whether you hone your cylinder when replacing piston rings. Depending on the application, instructions for your new pistons will specify that the cylinder needs a bore and hone, bore/replace, or deglaze/hone.
How much does a power piston ring cost?
At AutoZone, for example, a sealed power piston ring set retails for about $40 to $80. Keep in mind these prices are for the rings and no additional parts that may be necessary to complete the job.
Is it cheaper to replace the piston heads or the motor?
Talk with a mechanic before replacing the piston heads. More often than not, some may recommend that you replace the entire motor rather than just the piston heads because there will be times when replacing the piston rings won’t resolve the problem. Even though replacing the engine may sound pricey, it can be a cheaper alternative.
When you order a new piston kit, cylinder prep instructions should be included and that should determine whether you hone your cylinder when replacing piston rings. Depending on the application, instructions for your new pistons will specify that the cylinder needs a bore and hone, bore/replace, or deglaze/hone.
More often than not, you will need to hone your cylinder when replacing the piston rings. That is because honing creates small crosshatches in the surface of the cylinder, to allow the wall of the component to retain oil and provide lubrication for the piston ring.
Can a cast iron cylinder be re-honed?
When running plain old cast iron rings re-honing is not necessary when the rings are removed from the cylinder. They can be safely and assuredly put right back into service without any trouble assuming that they were properly seated to begin with. I’ve done this many times without any problems.
What happens to a cylinder bore after a line hone?
Another important consideration is the shape of your cylinder bore after honing. If you run anything other than a line hone, in a well worn bore you are going to accentuate any barreling of the cylinder (a cylinder after some length of time develops a barrel shape due to the nature of the piston travel).