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Cylinder sleeves, or cylinder liners, are an essential for part for engine overhauls. When a cylinder liner is so worn that it can no longer be bored, then a revision with a new cylinder liner offers a solution. Available in the wet and dry types, our selection cylinder liners at Wilmink Engine Parts caters to various requirements. Find the right cylinder sleeve or cylinder liner for your specific engine requirements with our high-quality kits. |
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What are cylinder sleeves?
Cylinder liners are the running surface for the pistons in an engine. The perfect solution when the original cylinders are worn and an oversized piston is no longer an option.
How do cylinder sleeves stay in place?
Dry cylinder liners are mounted with an interference fit in the existing bored cylinder. Often a flange rim is used that rests on the cylinder surface. Wet cylinder liners are mounted directly in the engine block and sealed with rubber tendons. Wet cylinder liners are in direct contact with the coolant. These are also equipped with a flange and rest on a support edge in the engine block.
What are the symptoms of a defective cylinder liner?
- Excessive Oil Consumption: Can be a signal the cylinder liner might not be sealing correctly.
- Coolant in the Combustion Chamber: A possible sign of a crack or hole in the cylinder liner.
- Loss of Engine Power: Can suggest the liner's surface is no longer smooth.
- Visual Inspection: Look for scoring, cracks, or discoloration.
From what kind of material are cylinder sleeves?
The choice depends on the engine's application, build, and demands.
- High-quality cast iron is widely used for its excellent wear resistance and heat dissipation.
- Steel is another option, especially for high-performance engines, due to its strength and thermal properties.
How to install cylinder liners?
Before installation, the liner and engine block must be carefully measured and, if necessary, modified to ensure a perfect fit. Precision is key, and you'll need appropriate tools to insert the liner without causing damage. Therefore, this is best left to overhaul companies that have the right tools.
Here are some tips:
- Clean and Check: Ensure the cylinders and surfaces on the cylinder block are clean and undamaged.
- Correct Fit: Use the right tools to achieve a good measurement of the installation dimensions.
- Gaskets: Install according to the factory instruction. View our range of gaskets in the webshop, like cylinder head gaskets.
Note: Installation should always be done by a professional!
What brands of cylinder liners are there?
We supply brands like Goetze, Kolbenschmidt, and MAHLE. View our whole range of cylinder liners in the webshop
Why Choose Our Cylinder Sleeves?
- Prevent Engine Problems: Our cylinder liners are of high quality, which prevents problems in the future.
- Durable Materials: High-quality cast iron and steel options to match your engine's performance demands.
- Wide range: Due to our good relationships with our suppliers, we offer a wide range of OE quality. Wilmink is a supplier of brands, such as Kolbenschmidt, MAHLE and Goetze.
- Advice from the specialist: Our specialists will be happy to advise you on which cylinder liner suits your application.