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sgd37
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Do I need new pistons?
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December 04, 2016, 10:09:05 PM »
Three of my pistons look like this.
http://imgur.com/FTx2iwd
http://imgur.com/aGZPg3L
http://imgur.com/F8NTeke
They have some concerning pitting but otherwise they're fine and have no damage. What could have caused this and do they need replacing?
Thanks
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Bryanj
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Re: Do I need new pistons?
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December 05, 2016, 08:01:54 AM »
OK to use if no sieze marks, ring grooves ok and clearance in bore within spec, probably corrosion from not being used a lot
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sgd37
SOHC Member
Posts: 110
Re: Do I need new pistons?
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December 05, 2016, 05:03:56 PM »
Thanks for the reply.
The rest of the piston seems to be in spec only some light scuffing and discoloration. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the pitting? skimming, sanding or polishing?
Cheers
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neilg
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Re: Do I need new pistons?
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December 05, 2016, 08:26:55 PM »
I would leave it alone. It will soon be covered in carbon any way and any rubbing down might cause damage around the circumference edge.
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