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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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Planning on using 4x4 pistons in my rebuild to drop the compression a touch and make sure piston slap never returns!

Are these a direct fit into a 2wd engine?? i.e. same rods, same gudeon pin, clip etc??

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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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they will all fit in no probs!

info stolen from Stu & Oli!
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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As said, their the same fit etc and most ppl go for em when they rebuild anyway
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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yes m8 direct fit
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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I believe Mahle only list one part number now anyway for all cossies - ie. 4x4 pistons
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