Dumb question.

[Jim Green]

--- Mark Rutherford <5kcstq at sisna.com> wrote:
> I bought a 87 4kcsq that did not run last week.
> Turns out that it has a
> broken pistion.  Here is the dumb question part.
> Can you replace one
> piston, with a used one from a similar engine.
>
> Thanks
> 5kcstq at sisna.com

Sure, unless it's too worn and you need to go with
oversized pistons.  I would also redo the rings on all
the cylinders to keep the compression the same.
Honestly, it sounds like a good candidate for a turbo transplant:)

=====
Jim Green
'89 90tq EFI
http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/car_home.html

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