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Thread: Building a 4age - Pistons

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    Decided since there's little on the net about resembling a 4ag(z)e

    So this is just one part of it. Resembling the Pistons - Note for 20mm guden pin with circlips (gze)


    What you will need.

    You pistons
    Small nose pliers
    Hot plate and sauce pan
    Thermometer
    Old rag
    Hammer
    Bash rod
    Oil
    15min per piston

    What you need

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    1: Heating the piston.

    You have to heat the piston to 70-80oC for the pin to go in.



    Wile you wait, you can find the front of the rod.

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    There will be a raised point near the crank end. (Dot) This is the front, the front of the piston is the arrow, you match them... rocket science here.

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    But before you put the pistons in you will want to install one of the pin things,

    Grab them with you pliers


    Yes i know mine arnt long nose nor pliers

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    Now after you piston is nice and steamy, bring it out and lube out the Pin with some oil, them gently tap it into the piston.

    Just after it exits one side, put the rod in making sure it facing the front, then punch the pin in some more, making sure the rod doesn't fowl

    Keep going until its complete inserted.

    Once in reinstall the other clip and done.

    How easy was that!

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    "Pin things" = circlips

    Nice guide, look forward to the next installment.

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    you need to mention which variation of piston/rod combo this is. i.e early 18mm press fit, or later 20mm floating.

    i know theyre gze pistons. so they have to be 20mm full floating, but i think you should put that in the title or something.
    78's

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    yeah i was told about that last night, updates

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    Jason, dont let ya mum catch you cooking pistons in her pots !

    lookin good.

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