Piston Replacement on 1.60 FX
04-11-2006, 12:08 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (11)
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Lyon,
MI
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Piston Replacement on 1.60 FX
Bax,
Can I just install a new piston and ring without replacing the cylinder liner?
My cylinder is in pretty good shape, however my piston is scored(used engine,never again[:@]).
Anyway, my thought was to just use a BB style brake cylinder hone or a homemade flap wheel to just "break the glaze" in the cylinder.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Can I just install a new piston and ring without replacing the cylinder liner?
My cylinder is in pretty good shape, however my piston is scored(used engine,never again[:@]).
Anyway, my thought was to just use a BB style brake cylinder hone or a homemade flap wheel to just "break the glaze" in the cylinder.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
04-12-2006, 10:07 AM
#2
My Feedback: (11)
RE: Piston Replacement on 1.60 FX
If the liner's find, you don't need to replace it. You may need to lightly clean it with 400-600 grit sandpaper to break any glaze on it, or lightly run a brake cylinder hone through it. Once you've reassembled the engine, break it in as if it were brand-new.
