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Subject:Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:05:58 EDT
In a message dated 13/10/2008 6:06:04 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        The COFAPS pistons are  indeed 1mm higher.  I've measured them many
times.  Just put an OEM  piston and a COFAP piston on the same piston pin and
you will see right  away the difference.

>>>>>>Also I've read about some cheap aftermarket  pistons yielding lower
compression due to higher wrist pin  location.<<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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