[Vwdiesel] Piston weight differences...

[James Hansen]

Yeah, that's a lot.

I would look for a different piston.

Vans may not make fast getaways, but you spin the piss out of the motor 
just going slow- balance issues are worse at higher rpm.

I wouldn't try shaving off 26 grams, that's too much.  That's gotta be a 
casting difference, as in different molds or something.

Surely someone must have some pistons laying around...

What's the weight Rod?

-james

Val Christian wrote:
> Can't say the exact consequences, but 26 grams seems like a lot in 
> a vehiclw which spins at 3-4000 RPM at highway speeds.
> 
> Val
> 
> 
>> Good morning everyone...
>>
>> 1989-1991 1.6TD, Engine code SB
>>
>> I don't seem to be able to find a piston (used of
>> course!!)to replace the one I damaged... (Lump hammer
>> took a small wedge off the edge of the skirt...)
>>
>> I do have an older style TD piston which has a single
>> cutout in the skirt but it weighs in at 26 grams less
>> than the original... (including the gudgeon pin)
>>
>> What will that do if I put it in?? (this is to go in a
>> transporter, so no quick getaways...)
>>
>> Thanks for any opinions...
>>
>>
>> rod of finland
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