What about having it sleeved and sized to fit what you've got, supposing
the pistons are in tip-top shape..............
Bryan Loy wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bryan Loy <paradise@icx.net>
> To: triupmhs@autox.team.net <triupmhs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 12:41 PM
> Subject: Need pistons(TR6)
>
> >Hi. I just got off the phone from British Miles, and here are the prices
> >they gave me for the parts I needed:
> >Pistons $329.00(rings&wrist pins included)
> >Rod Bearings(standard) $22.95
> >Oil pan gasket $6.25
> >Oil pump $159.95
> >
> >Now, the question(s) I would ask the list are:
> >Are these prices fair?
> >Does anyone have any of these parts left over or accumulated that they
> would
> >like to sell?
> >Has anyone ever rebuilt a TR6 engine using used pistons? What does the
> list
> >think of this practice? This will be a stock engine, never raced.
> >If used pistons are ok, does anyone have a set?
> >
> >Some of you may remember responding to me about my engine smoking and
> >leaving a tremendous oil cloud behind me. I had the head checked, and it
> >was in great shape.
> >Turns out, some DPO had rebuilt this engine using pistons that were too
> >small. Maybe GT-6 pistons? I've had all the tolerances checked and if I
> >change the pistons and rod bearings, I'll should be in good shape. What do
> >ya'll think?
> >
> >Thanks so much for your help. I'm always lurking, trying to learn, and you
> >guys have always been a HUGE help.
> >Bryan C. Loy
> >
> >
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