Dimpled Piston

Post by **90drifter** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

I recently pulled my 90 sohc motor apart to do a rebuild only to find that the number 4 piston is dimpled like a golf ball. not cracked or anything just dimpled. Do you think this will be okay or will it shatter if i try to reuse it? I do plan on eventually replacing them just don't have the $$$ to do it now. Any input?

Post by **Aries** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

those aerw typically from detonation...I wouldn't reuse it in my car. But it is your choice.

Post by **90drifter** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

aries, do you think it would be alright for a while or not? It wouldn't shatter would it?

Post by **I am Technoman** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

Do not use it! a new one only cost 30 bucks!

Post by **90drifter** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

does it require i take it some to have it removed? I have not looked at the fsm. also thanks to you and aries for the advice.

Post by **TomsMR2** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

^ no, you can just yank them out.

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

dimpled pistons fly farther than smooth ones, chuck it and see. While you are at it chuck the oth three too and get a new set, it's money well spent.

Post by **90drifter** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

Any recommendations on aftermarket pistons?

Post by **Aries** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

Arias pistons are the best arround for Nissans

Post by **themadscientist** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:48 am

They are are around $500-600 a set for set of forged pistons with rings and pins, scweet.

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