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Possible to replace a cracked #4 piston in situ? 200

posted by  Ken C on  Mon Apr 11 14:24 CST 2005
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Isn't it critical to get not just a "similar" one, but one that is a match in terms of its weight? Otherwise, wouldn't there be a serious vibration?

Given that there are different brands of replacement pistons, I can't imagine that they're all a match for weight.

Or am I being too critical? I've never had to do any work on such internal parts since I started owning Volvos back in the '70's, but before that, in the '60's when I was in H.S. and college I did a lot of engine rebuilding, and even a little of (what they call today) "tuning" for a English Ford Cortina set up for rallying and autocrossing. Anyway, we were always careful to rebuild with "matched" sets of pistons, etc. I can't imagine that it's different today.

Regards,





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