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Date:         Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:55:54 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
Comments: cc: Tom Lambas <twlambas@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAF7dTYX5WMw5PTwfOmE-Z+Y6+yhGikymoAML_Uyarciy8p7Mdg@mail.gmail.com>
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It is a known problem for sure. This guy has a fix.


http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=840864


Mark


Tom Lambas wrote:
> I just put my first piston in (not german) an found the deck height to be
> 1mm low. This is a 2.1 with the original crank&  reman rods.
> If I go ahead with using these pistons am I likely to have any problems? I
> know power will be reduced with the lowered compression, anything else?
> Has anyone here tried it? The manufacturer has kindly offered a refund or
> exchange but says many people use them with no problems - seller says the
> same.
>
> Thanks, Tom
>
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