Piston Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
CAUTION:
Do not use any aggressive cleaning fluid or a wire brush to clean the piston.