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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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ive got a big hole in one of my pistons, but the others are ok, can i replace just the one pistonhead? what would i need (big end shells etc) and where could i get the parts? and how much? thanks,

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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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I would check that it hasnt scored the bores first and see if the crank has picked any of the bits of piston that have melted, personally i would rebore and fit 4 new pistons just to be safe
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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bores are ok but havent taken the sump off yet, ive smoothed everything up like a babys bottom, but funds are very tight at the moment and as im selling it im not too keen on spending loads to get it perfect but at the same time dont want it to fuk up for the new owner, couldnt of happened at a worse time!!
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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I have 3 rst pistons I have taken out of my rst . you can have these pm me if you want them.. ps they are all in good condition..
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