Subject: Re: Nikasil or Iron
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Jul 19, 2000, 8:15 PM
Post ID: 1701482260
Hi All,
I changed my pistons, rings and cylinders (to nikasil). I did it because I
figured that if I was going to spend all that money on a new set of
cylinders that should last 100,000 miles I might as well install new pistons
as well.
I understand though that this isn't an option for some and the pistons might
be fine. I had no choice...my pistons were worn to the limits at the bottom
end (the skirt?). I suppose that if you take the measurements as defined in
the manual (top, middle, bottom) and the specs fall within the limits then
the pistons are ok to keep using.
My personal opinion is to go with the nikasil.
Ian
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