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Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 03:29 PM
ok, i've stripped the old engine, and after having a nosy i have a big dirty crack along one of my pistons, i've been quoted around ?60 per piston delivered, i dont really want to spend ?240 on pistons, im unsure if i need to fit new pistons in sets or if my engine would be happy with one piston?? thanks:D
garyc
30-03-07, 04:48 PM
Try http://www.allittmotorsport.co.uk/, I would think should be a lot cheaper than that!
Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 05:01 PM
well these include the rings and pin, but i've emailed them anyway as they dont have a price listed, would i just need to get the one if its just one piston thats dead?
coochiSR
30-03-07, 05:02 PM
I'd personally just stick all four in, cos if one's like it and you change the one and 2 months later another one goes, its all the hassle of stripping it down AGAIN and paying for gaskets again.
Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 05:33 PM
i've had a good look at the rest and they seem fine, but i'll take that advice on board, i was asking mainly as 3 are old and one is new, will it affect the engine in any way? even though the rest will have new rings
Adam
30-03-07, 05:38 PM
Shouldn't do.
Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 05:43 PM
well i spotted this on Allitt..


SPECIAL OFFER
Nova 1300 Pistons
0.5mm ?35.00 set
Plus P+P
(While stocks last)


with the class 2 engine builds, so i may get a decent price for a set of 4:D
Adam
30-03-07, 05:56 PM
1300?
Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 06:00 PM
I know, but if they're doing special offer on them why not for me? lol
garyc
30-03-07, 06:06 PM
coz 1300 bits are cheaper than 1400 for some reason!! They will come with rings and pins. You will need someone with proper kit to put them on the rods though.

Gary
Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 06:15 PM
i think its because 1300 are used in class 2 tracking, but hopefully the 1400 wont be much more expensive :D
mowgli
30-03-07, 08:24 PM
proper kit, does that mean:- an oven, a freezer & a workbench with a decent vice? cos thats what I use.
stafford
30-03-07, 09:07 PM
my mate did that to his 1.6 and the pin tryed pushing out and put a big clear mark in the side wall of the block
Jon_nova1
30-03-07, 11:44 PM
well i just got an email from Allitt, they said ?204 for 4 pistons plus postage, i dont think they sell them seperately :(