damaged piston ( Re: [alfa] V6 Tensioner rebuild kit)

[Ethan Schartman <ethans@xxxxxxxxx>]

if the piston is scored or pitted you can have it welded/flame sprayed
and ground. :)

or, since you're doing it yourself you could JB weld it. it's not in a
demanding service environment (like a crank bearing), so the lifetime
of the repair should be pretty long (years). i have used a razor blade
to spread and sculpt it to match piston diameter (blade is pointed
axially, rotate piston under it). a little light sanding to make sure
it's smooth and you'll be good to go.

-ethan schartman
-'87 milano
-princeton, NJ
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