need 2.2 s-10 pistons and rings HELP!!!!!!!!

i have the all-mighty 2.2 for my beast and the local parts places are wacked out of their skulls. they want $120 per piston.i have 3 of the 4 pistons in "working" condition, need one (unless the price is right). who can tell me where the best place to get a piston ring set and a piston set as well. im rebuilding the whole motor so i will need any info i can get from you guys, (i.e.) gasket sets, inner parts, etc........... H.E.L.P.

anyone know anybody with a project gone wrong? maybe a wrecked s-10? just need pistons, possibly one.

im in need of a hole damn motor.. 2.2 for 98 and up

I have a 2.2L and 5 speed trans. out of a 95 S10. if anyone is interested let me know. best way to reach me is email sikustoms@yahoo.com

alright motor gurus, i bought a motor and the guy said, " Low end will probably need bearings, I know the upper is good, Runs, but oil pressure drops as it warms up". anyone have info as to possibilities of this occurance/and/or where they would start diagnosing it?

Edited: 4/11/2009 11:04:01 AM by slmmdd97

sry to hear about your misfortune.  As for parts do you have a napa auto parts in your area, they have usually everything and get it if they dont.  I know cause i used to work for them back in the day.   They are also online.  As for your oil pressure dropping you might want to check the oil pressure swhich that control the guage presure.  That may be going bad.  Sry I dont know where it is located on the motor, mayb someone can chime in and hlp on the location.  hey I just got online and checked napa and a piston is $35 and it gives the description of what the dimensions and bore and everything.  So my guess is that place you went to quoted you for the entire set.  hope that helps

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by slmmdd97Edited: 4/11/2009 11:04:01 AM by slmmdd97sry to hear about your misfortune.  As for parts do you have a napa auto parts in your area, they have usually everything and get it if they dont.  I know cause i used to work for them back in the day.   They are also online.  As for your oil pressure dropping you might want to check the oil pressure swhich that control the guage presure.  That may be going bad.  Sry I dont know where it is located on the motor, mayb someone can chime in and hlp on the location.  hey I just got online and checked napa and a piston is $35 and it gives the description of what the dimensions and bore and everything.  So my guess is that place you went to quoted you for the entire set.  hope that helps---------------------------------------------ive been pointed in the direction of either the bearings or the oil pump. as far as the pistons, i have a new motor and the guy said he rebuilt the top end, new rings, etc. when he put it all back together, it had a knock in the lower end when it warmed up and the oil thinned out, on acceleration. he just replaced the engine and gave up. the main and rod bearings are not too bad, the oil pump (and all related items) shouldnt be too bad either. now im having a problem of no engine stand so i can bolt it up, turn it upside down and get to work, my luck eh

You say that it has a knock in the lower end could be a rod, bearings and or seals.  could a combo of any of those things.  did u check out the rear main seal. Sry I wish i could help more but im not a mechanic and i only know a few things and nothing about tear down.