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> installing rings!, I found a crack in the piston wall.
JOE M
post Jul 24 2009, 11:43 AM
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I think I know the answer but hopefully I am wrong. I was installing new rings and found that 1 piston had a chunk missing from the wall (see pic). Is there any hope for this piston or is it dead.My guess is that it is trash but can I replace a single piston or do I have to replace all 4?

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JOE M   installing rings!   Jul 24 2009, 11:43 AM
underthetire   I think I know the answer but hopefully I am wron...   Jul 24 2009, 12:02 PM
Jake Raby   Throw it away...   Jul 24 2009, 12:11 PM
JOE M   man 1 thing after another. I cant catch a break.Bu...   Jul 24 2009, 12:37 PM
jcd914   You do not need to replace the complete set of pis...   Jul 24 2009, 01:50 PM
JOE M   You do not need to replace the complete set of pi...   Jul 24 2009, 02:02 PM
jcd914   Have you measured the piston to cylinder clearance...   Jul 24 2009, 02:42 PM
JOE M   Have you measured the piston to cylinder clearanc...   Jul 24 2009, 02:57 PM
Mark Henry   I have two used 1.7 P&C sets (different dish) ...   Jul 24 2009, 02:49 PM
JOE M   I have two used 1.7 P&C sets (different dish)...   Jul 24 2009, 02:51 PM
Mark Henry   I have two used 1.7 P&C sets (different dish...   Jul 24 2009, 03:05 PM
JOE M   [quote name='JOE M' post='1194880' date='Jul 24 2...   Jul 24 2009, 03:18 PM
Mark Henry   Ok I have a set of dish P&C, and just the pist...   Jul 24 2009, 03:17 PM
JOE M   1 more sorry.   Jul 24 2009, 03:20 PM
JOE M   So is it possible to tell any details about this e...   Jul 24 2009, 03:48 PM
tat2dphreak   the engine number is on top, by the oil filler, th...   Jul 24 2009, 03:59 PM
JOE M   w0114127 is the only number on top. Its actually b...   Jul 24 2009, 04:03 PM
tat2dphreak   1.7 engine, early one 66x90mm   Jul 24 2009, 04:08 PM
JOE M   1.7 engine, early one 66x90mm Thanks not sure...   Jul 24 2009, 04:10 PM
Mark Henry   The top of your old piston....is it an innie or ou...   Jul 24 2009, 04:13 PM
JOE M   The top of your old piston....is it an innie or o...   Jul 24 2009, 04:30 PM
Mark Henry   Looks the same as the full set. PM me if your inte...   Jul 24 2009, 04:38 PM
r_towle   Joe, I have that piston over here....15 minutes aw...   Jul 24 2009, 08:15 PM
JOE M   Joe, I have that piston over here....15 minutes a...   Jul 24 2009, 08:22 PM


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