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Are these pistons still good?

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unlikely hero

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Feb 2, 2004
Atwater, California
Pulled the head off today and I just want to make sure these are still alright to use.
Piston 1
 

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Looks to me that those were done before I bought the car. I really really don't want to have to change these unless I have to(I'm working outside). Those dents on the inside don't look fresh either. But yea valve was totally broken off in that cylinder. Pisses me off too caus eI just replaced the damn HG.
=Jason-
 
Walls are good, it just looks like that because the flash didn't go off on that picture. I'll take a better one tommarrow.
=Jason-
 
If you really dont want to tear down that #1 you will probably be ok leaving it like it is....long as there arent any holes in the piston. Doesnt look like it from the pics. If it was me I would replace it. But like I said you will probably be ok. Up to you.
 
Yea I'm going to slap it back together cause I'm low on cash. If I had it I would def replace the piston but its going to have to wait till summer. When I first pulled the head off I thought there was a hole but nope everythings good. Its just a good reason this summer to do a rebuild w/ some good forged pistons.
=Jason-
 
Whats the best way in sanding them down, just normal sand paper. Also anyone know the best place to buy a new autotensioner?
=Jason-
 
Yea sorry mommy I'm still working on my spelling. I'm don't want to go cheap I just know that you can get the same parts other places for better prices.
=Jason-
 
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