Re: Small chip on #4 piston.input please....

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/6/01 2:47:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
scirvw16vleo@yahoo.com writes:


> Hello List,
> I removed my 16v head to check for bent valves.
> Luckily there was none.However, piston #4 has a small
> chip(tiny gravel size) on the valve groove area.
> this was a result of a jumped timing belt while
> installing an RPI cam gear.
>
> Will the dent or tiny chip on the piston affect
> performance or overall function of the motor??
>
> please help me with your input before installing my
> new   
> RPI head on the motor.


Most likely not. Can you get a picture of it? A lot of pistons come out with 
little chips and dings in them...no reason to panic though.

Mike
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