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Engine System - General Information - Piston Inspection Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
General Procedures

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not use any aggressive cleaning fluid or a wire brush to clean the piston.
    Carry out a visual inspection.
    • Clean the piston skirt, pin bush, ring grooves and crown and check for wear or cracks.
    • If there are signs of wear on the piston skirt, check whether the connecting rod is twisted or bent.

Piston Diameter > < Piston Pin to Bore Diameter