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Old 02-09-2011, 02:54 AM
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fried pistons?
when ur running on less pistons do you just buy new ones and install them or does it require more work in the block
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:41 AM
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Re: fried pistons?
why do you think your not running on all cylinders?
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Old 02-09-2011, 06:47 PM
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Re: fried pistons?
To answer the question - you should replace them all as a set, and to do it properly requires machinework on the block to make the rings seat properly.

Why do you think you have a 'fried' piston? Whats going on?
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just not not getting the power and it sounds it il post a sound clip
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Old 02-10-2011, 09:37 PM
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why not do a compression test?

and if you change one piston you have to change them all... the difference in a fraction of weight will cause horrible vibration.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq-GR3WC8hM its low on fuel too
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