300sd pistons

has anyone ever known the pistons in the diesel engines to be damaged or worn,do they tend to last a long time

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tony grimwood
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change the oil every 3 to 5 K & unless you pull the head and beat them with a hammer they will last la long long time.

the case, minus a few cans!

Reply to
pool man

They last a long long time...

Reply to
Tiger

Pistons last a very long time but can be badly damaged if a valve breaks off and is smashed about inside the cylinder. Rare, but known to happen.

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T.G. Lambach

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