id check other things before you get to the engine , it could something else loose like the variator or the stator,
50cc engines pretty simple to do , but youll need new gaskets , gasket compound ,torque wrench if your gonn strip it
and make notes and label pipes , etc to make rebuilt easier
you will also need bearing remover tool (£10)
and alot of patience
pistone rings can be done easily by sliding off the cylinder head , again new gaskets required
jase
January 2008