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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 08:33 AM
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Engine rebore possible ?

My 07 turbo engine has suffered a broken piston and the cylinder bore looks to have a few nasty score marks
Can someone confirm if this engine can be rebored
I have read the piston cylinders have nikasil coating therefore its not possible to rebore
Appreciate if someone clarify
 
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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 01:01 PM
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OEM bore is 77mm. Aftermarket pistons available in OEM and 77.5mm from a few different sources. Rebore is quite common, 'specially on hi-power builds, like mine. Can't comment on nikasil coating.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 08:29 AM
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There is no Nikasil coating since the cylinder liners are grey cast iron. Yes, there are 77.5 mm pistons available.


 
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks very much for the answer with the attachment
I can now start looking for over size pistons and get the block bored
 
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