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steve7
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seized pistons

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i,v got a cu 2lt Aircooled engine with seized pistons
can anyone tell me if this is easy to put right
or would i be better off getting new engine
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Re: seized pistons

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Have you tried freeing them? if they are stuck solid might be worth sticking some diesel in them and letting it soak for a few days

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Re: seized pistons

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thanks for the advice davy maclean i will give it a go.
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