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by UncleLol
Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?
Replies: 12
Views: 2255

Re: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?

Take the oil filter apart and make sure there is a spring and large washer under the filter, damage like this isn't normal. Why would I need a spring and large washer under filter? Sorry i'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cars, only 16 and its my first car so learning. Those pistons don't look he...
by UncleLol
Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?
Replies: 12
Views: 2255

Re: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?

The bores are perfect, thats why its confusing me why there is no +20 or other kind of readings on top, because it suggests its been rebored because the pistons are damaged but the bores are perfect. The top only says m2008 D12.
by UncleLol
Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?
Replies: 12
Views: 2255

Re: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?

I'm changing the rings obviously, and the scratching is only on two pistons of 4.
by UncleLol
Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pistons - Scratching, still useable?
Replies: 12
Views: 2255

Pistons - Scratching, still useable?

Are these still useable? Or will I need a new set. I have a few photos so uploaded them to a gallery on dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a7p8iqm1r9jwtuz/6eS5M7rgtE Thanks for your help guys. Another question, not sure how to tell if my pistons are a different size. Does M2008 D12 mean anything to...
by UncleLol
Mon May 06, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cylinder Head - How is it?
Replies: 18
Views: 2959

Cylinder Head - How is it?

I'm a little concerned about some scratches on the cylinder head. I think it may also be a little warped because when placing it on a mirror, i can slide a feeler gauge under one side, but not the other, however this may just be some buildup from the valves i was unable to remove with a rag. Please ...