Single Cylinder & Piston Install??

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:37 pm

Hi All,
well i've managed to source a single barrell and piston for my 911S from the states. Anyone ever hear of motormeister.com?

My only worry is, is it ok to just replace the one piston? Could there be an issue wih balance? This is a new area for me and I want to make sure I don't have any more suprises once I get the parts shipped over here.

Also, I remember reading about the deck height. How does this effect me...is it something that I can align when fitting the parts?

Sorry for what may be vague questions.....i'm now hitting the scary turf.

Thanks,
Sean

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:48 pm

Motormeister have a reputation. Do a search on PP to see wheter it is good or bad!

The pistons and barrels came in matched sets, labelled "5" or "6", denoting matched deck heights and -1, 0 or +1 (STD) and -1 KD 1, 0 KD 1 and +1 KD 1 (oversize)denoting cylinder diameter . If your new p/c is the same spec than you shouldn't have a problem, but it's worth checking the deck heights anyway.

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:50 pm

Thanks very much Nick.
Sean

Damn, just gone through PP...looks like the search may be back on!!!!

pppgbr · Post by **pppgbr** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:40 pm

Hi , Sean.

If you dave done enogh damage to need a piston, it is quite likely the rod is also suspect.

What actually happened?

kind regards
david

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:27 pm

Hi David, I had the unfortunate experience of launching a valve right out of the head, through the valve cover and into the engine bay....and it all happened a 5K rpm. Not something i'd reccommend, but it has meant a crash course in 911 engineering,which is alot of fun.........and its confirmed for me how good this community is for rallying around and helping each other out.

You find you who your mates are fast...and i've had very good experiences!!!!

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 2:27 pm

I have just heard of a complete, recently rebuilt 2.2S motor for sale. You could transfer all the barrels, pistons, barrels and heads on to your existing bottom end, then sell off what is left as parts.

Interested?

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 3:13 pm

Hi Nick....thanks for thinking of me.

Just sent you a pm

2.4TE · Post by **2.4TE** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 12:52 pm

Sean,
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Have you tried Transend http://www.transend.co.uk/
for a P/C?

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 11:01 am

Just thought i'd close this thread. I finally sourced down a single B&P from ebsracing in the US and it is the correct height.

Thaks to everyone that ptiched in and contacted their own sources. It was very much appreciated!!!!

Sean