Konstan's 1982 300D Engine Out Thread

[barry123400]

Originally Posted by jt20

wouldn't that show up on the shallow side of the piston? If the rod was even slightly bent, the wear on the piston would tell that story.

any wear on either side of the piston where the skirts (the longer side) are is typical and warrants replacement of the piston, it does not suggest bent rods.

All I was suggesting was to check things related to that cylinder if the piston is found to have excess wear. In theory it could even have the bore off centre by a poor boring machine in a previous rebuild. That is too hard to check at home anyways. When you are in this far it is worth the check of at least the rod. Thats of course if it is going to be reused.

I am also not being argumentative in nature. It is just what I would do to satisfy myself that it was straight. Fortunatly it costs little to do as well.