Sealed Power E-971K piston ring set for the 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L and other vehicles seals each piston against its cylinder wall and scrapes excess oil from it. Also listed as an engine piston ring set, it covers four cylinders, and each Sealed Power piston ring in it is not oversized.
- Plasma-Moly coating on the face of the top rings decreases friction and resists scuffing
- Exacting tolerances across the ring set
- 3 piece flex vent oil ring
- Reverse torsional face design on the second ring
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed Power E-971K piston ring set
- Also called: engine piston ring set
- Fits: 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
Worn rings can show up as oil burning, blue smoke from the exhaust, low compression or a loss of power. Before you replace the rings, rule out other sources of oil use, such as valve seals, the crankcase ventilation system and leaking gaskets, and have a shop confirm the cause with a compression test.
Fits
This ring set is listed for a wide range of Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac and Saturn models, led by the 2011-2014 Buick Regal 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2013-2014 Buick Verano 4-cylinder 2.0L. Each engine takes one set, and the set meets or exceeds OEM specifications. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Cylinders covered: 4
- Quantity per application: 1 set
- Ring widths: top 1.20 mm, second 1.50 mm, oil 2.50 mm
- Ring set groove widths: 1.2 x 1.5 x 2.5 mm
- Size: not oversized
Build and materials
- Top ring material: steel with chrome
- Second ring material: grey iron with phosphate coating
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: 41897CP · 21018813 · 2C5130
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
41897CP, 21018813, 2C5130
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sealed Power E-971K piston ring set right for the 2011-2014 Buick Regal 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes, the Sealed Power E-971K is listed for the 2011-2014 Buick Regal 4-cylinder 2.0L, and that engine takes one set; open the "Vehicles it fits" section for other models.
What ring widths come in this Sealed Power piston ring set?
The set has a 1.20 mm top ring, a 1.50 mm second ring and a 2.50 mm oil ring. It is not oversized and covers four cylinders.
What are the top and second rings of the Sealed Power E-971K made of?
On the Sealed Power E-971K, the top ring is steel with chrome and the second ring is grey iron with phosphate coating.
Does this ring set have a three-piece oil ring?
Yes. The oil ring in the E-971K is a 3 piece flex vent design, and the second ring has a reverse torsional face.
Does the Sealed Power E-971K replace 41897CP?
Yes. 41897CP is one of the numbers the Sealed Power E-971K replaces, along with 21018813 and 2C5130.
