1998 Nissan Altima Pistons

Tiny
JOEL JAEN
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  • 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Ause when I took off the piston it was all breaking a part. I think the engine was over heater. What sugestion you guys recommend me. Thanks.
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 8:24 PM

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Tiny
BILLYMAC
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If you have the engine out send to a machine shop and have the entire block checked for warpage. Have the cylinder head checked for cracks and warpage.
If block and head are ok new pistons rings main bearings and rod bearings. Billymac
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 8:32 PM

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