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cracked pistons again
« on: March 03, 2009, 15:57:34 »
as some of you may know i have been talking about changing my cracked pistons for ages.i have finaly raised the funds to buy them and im going to atempt it this weekend. due to lack of funds i am only changing 2 pistons and the piston rings on the other 2 douse anybody have any final advice for me before i take the plung and blow my landy up?

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2009, 16:20:52 »
yeah dont bother save ya money an tdi it as you will change pistons an they will crack again in 6 months tds are well known for doin it :(

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2009, 16:21:53 »
but if u need a hand give me a shout have u got a piston ring compressor if not i got one ya can borrow

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2009, 16:40:18 »
thanks craig. i have got all the tools do ya still have that ond td engine?

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2009, 17:20:09 »
yep still in same place as last time

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2009, 17:28:44 »
do ya fancy getin rid of the pump?

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2009, 17:32:26 »
yeah all of its gotta go b4 it goes to tat yard

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2009, 21:01:12 »
can you hang on to it for a couple of weeks till im back on the road?

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2009, 21:52:20 »
im sure that wouldnt be a problem but i am workin in redditch at mo so if u want it delievered that will be no probs as im workin in north moons moat inds estate if u need it any quicker

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Re: cracked pistons again
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2009, 15:29:05 »
i took the pistons out today i found 4 cracked pistons and 2 brocken piston rings and the engine was still driving like that. 2 of them were cracked in half. i carnt wait to get the new ones fitted :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

 






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