Rebuilding A 5.9

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Nov 7, 2007 | 02:15 PM

GPSMatt

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Rebuilding A 5.9

I know they sell pistons that are .20 over or i here u can sleeve them? is going .20 over to much?

Nov 7, 2007 | 03:55 PM

bow2no1

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no way.. usually 20 over is just a start..

Nov 7, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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.40 is the life of the block. $599 from www.dieselcare.com for a complete overhaul including pistons.

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Nov 7, 2007 | 06:30 PM

GPSMatt

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thats good to know i kno on my 7.3 idi the cylinder walls are already thin. boring the block .20 over will most def be cheaper than then re sleeving it

Nov 21, 2007 | 11:26 AM

JY04

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Actually thats .020 over,.20 over is almost 1/4 of an inch!

Nov 21, 2007 | 08:08 PM

LOGANSTANFORTH

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YEAH SORRY, I MEANT TO SAY .040 OVER, IM SO USED TO SAYING FORTY OVER.....

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