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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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So i broke a valve and now the top of one of my pistons is scraped up no hole but its messed up some. Whats the CHEAPEST way to get the car running safely again. Any input is appreciated :-)
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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show us a picture. But more then likely I would run it! Haha
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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ill get a pick up asap
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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if its not deep, id just sand it down by hand to get rid of the sharp edges. (thats what I did on mine when i bent both intake and exhaust valves on #8),
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clean it up and make sure there arent any cracks in the piston and throw her back together
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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nah theres definatly no cracks or holes in it just scrapes that i can make flush again
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