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Old 12-18-2008   #5
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Re: Valves hitting pistons

Like Jet said, it depends upon the severity of the hit. I've seen pistons cracked from valves slamming into them, and I've pulled apart perfectly running engines and seen valve damage on the pistons from previous repairs.
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