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mpirie Member Since: 26 Jun 2012 Location: In the Highlands Posts: 904 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'd suggest getting new seals, removing the piston, replacing the inner seal, then the outer and slowly sliding the piston back in, assuming there's no other damage.
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Pawl Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: West Midlands Posts: 697 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Those rubber boots can only be fitted before the piston is inserted.
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1278 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Having done this myself numerous times, Pawl's explanation is word perfect. |
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umitbat Member Since: 06 Jan 2010 Location: Space Posts: 433 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for responses.
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8389 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I find the easiest way to get the seal over the piston is to fit the seal, offer the piston up pushing back against the seal, pull it forward a couple of mm to give clearance, use a pice of wood or one of the old pads to restrain the piston, then blow the seal over the piston with an airline...
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umitbat Member Since: 06 Jan 2010 Location: Space Posts: 433 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Great advice thanks Haylands. 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
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umitbat Member Since: 06 Jan 2010 Location: Space Posts: 433 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Can that piston cause vibration?
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umitbat Member Since: 06 Jan 2010 Location: Space Posts: 433 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes the piston was stuck and was the cause of vibrations.
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