Sealed Power E-434K piston ring set for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird V6 3.8L and other vehicles seals each piston against its cylinder wall. Each Sealed Power piston ring in this engine piston ring set is held to exacting tolerances.
- Latest-generation Plasma-Moly on the top ring faces decreases friction and resists scuffing
- Top ring of steel with moly; second ring of grey iron with a reverse torsional face
- 3 piece flex vent oil ring
- Not oversized, for a 3.8000 in bore
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed Power E-434K piston ring set
- Also called: engine piston ring set
- Fits: 1989 Pontiac Firebird V6 3.8L and other vehicles
- Material: top ring steel with moly, second ring grey iron
- Condition: New
Worn rings can mean rising oil use, blue exhaust smoke or weaker power. Before you replace the rings, rule out worn valve stem seals and a PCV fault, since either can also put oil in the exhaust; a shop can run a compression test. One set supplies rings for all six cylinders of the engine.
Fits
The set is listed for a wide range of Buick, Pontiac and Chevrolet V6 3.8L models, led by the 1978-1987 Buick Regal V6 3.8L and the 1979-1985 Buick Riviera V6 3.8L. If your car is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section. The rings satisfy or surpass OEM specifications.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Cylinders: 6
- Bore diameter: 3.8000 in
- Ring set groove widths: 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 in
- Oil ring width: 0.1875 in
- Oversized: No
- Quantity per application: 1 set
Build and materials
- Top ring material: steel with moly
- Top ring face: Plasma-Moly coating
- Second ring material: grey iron
- Second ring face design: reverse torsional
- Oil ring design: 3 piece flex vent
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: 41252 · 434K · 2106225 · 1261407 · 2M5612 · 41106CP · MG1114 · T8333M
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
41252, 434K, 2106225, 1261407, 2M5612, 41106CP, MG1114, T8333M
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sealed Power piston ring set fit the 1989 Pontiac Firebird V6 3.8L?
Yes. Sealed Power E-434K is listed for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird V6 3.8L. For another car, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What bore size is this piston ring set made for?
Sealed Power E-434K is made for a 3.8000 in bore and is not oversized. The set holds rings for six cylinders.
What are the top and second rings made of?
The top ring is steel with moly, and its face has a Plasma-Moly coating. The second ring is grey iron with a reverse torsional face.
Can worn piston rings make an engine burn oil?
They can. Rising oil use and blue exhaust smoke are common signs, though other parts can cause them too. A shop can run a compression test to check ring condition.
Is 41252 an interchange number for this piston ring set?
Yes. 41252 is listed as an interchange number for Sealed Power E-434K, along with 434K, 2106225 and the other numbers on the Interchange line.
