Subject: RE: Bad Piston?
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Apr 7, 2005, 7:20 AM
Post ID: 1718663933
Hi Oger,
If your cylinders are fine (no peeling chrome, etc.), then just buying
new pistons is a viable option. I know someone on this list adapted VW
pistons without too much trouble. Perhaps some of the skirt needed to be
removed? I don't have the details, but perhaps the ingenious party will
chime in.
Be careful, though, as the original chrome seems to eventually come off
of all cylinders. When this happens, lot's of internal parts get
destroyed. There are really two options if the cylinders are gone:
1. purchase new nikisil kits (complete with pistons, rings, etc.).
2. have your existing cylinders sleeved.
I've also heard that it is possible to use VW valves - but I believe you
have to cut new slots for the keepers.
In the end, it all depends on how much time you can devote to adapting
alternatives. I don't think adapting the VW pistons or valves is
difficult, but does require a little bit of milling, lathing, drilling,
whatever. If you have to pay a machinist to modify the alternatives,
then the difference between the more expensive and less expensive parts
dimenishes quickly. Now, if you can do your own machining...you can save
a lot.
oger wells wrote:
But what if I cant afford it?? Parts are adding up fast! I thought i would save some money and buy a basket case but now it is adding up... ;-O |
Regards,
Greg Bender
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