Replacing pistons

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mork

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Is it worth replacing a broken piston (ringland) with a used one (62000 kilometres), rather than new? I guess it would have to have matching numbers on it, and I will replace the rings anyway (and probably bearings, unless they're in excellent condition). Obviously new is the best way (forged even better), but too expensive at the moment. Got the chance to buy a complete set of pistons and rods for £60, they look good in the photos, no scuffing on the pistons, very clean on the top. Just thought they could be re-used in my engine that has a ringland gone.

Thoughts anyone?

Car only used during the summer and only occassionally, so not racing or thrashing.
 
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Starletto_Joz

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A new single 4EFTE piston is £40 -vat from Toyota.

Its also difficult to visually judge the condition of something as important as engine internals especially if they are used even though they look clean. At the end of the day its at you own risk.

I have used 2nd hand pistons before but always changed the rings. They were fine. At the end of the day just make sure you solve the ringland problem.

Hope this helps.

Joz
 
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mork

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Starletto_Joz said:
A new single 4EFTE piston is £40 -vat from Toyota.

Its also difficult to visually judge the condition of something as important as engine internals especially if they are used even though they look clean. At the end of the day its at you own risk.

I have used 2nd hand pistons before but always changed the rings. They were fine. At the end of the day just make sure you solve the ringland problem.

Hope this helps.

Joz
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That's what I thought. If it's just the ringland gone then one of these would be ideal, along with new rings.
 
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Sigma

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I put a set of second hand ones in my GT about a month ago, and they're perfect :)

Seriously worth a try :)
 
Russleh

Russleh

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im quite glad everyone didnt say dont even use secnd hand pistons cos im just about to do a bottom end rebuild with some :p
 
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