[Vwdiesel] Pistons replaceable individually?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/22/2006 1:29:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
david at planetmind.net writes:

> Can I replace this piston with a new/good used one? or is that a Bad Idea?
> Bentley  seems to indicate you can, as long as it is of the same weight 
> class.
> 


  No problem.  Just replace the bad one.  I'd get a good balance and make 
them all "weigh" the same though.  Of course I usually do that to any 
engine I tear down anyway.  :-)
  If you need one I should have some.  I know I have used 1.5 and 1.6 
turbo, std. size pistons kicking around in sets.
     Loren