Piston identification

[StMarks]

Hi there MB experts.

Well, having confirmed my ticking noise as piston slap I have removed my engine, stripped it down, removed the offending No4 Piston & Conrod.

Now I am trying to source a replacement.

There are various numbers cast on the side of the piston & etched into the crown of the piston. Do any of these identify the specific piston I require.?

My vehicle is a 110cdi Vito Type 638
2001
611980

Do any of you knowledgeable guys know if all the pistons in these 2.2 engines are interchangeable, or can offer me some advice please.

 

[StMarks]

Or does anyone know where the best place to buy a piston is please.?

 

[E270 Owner]

Are you just replacing the piston/rings without repairing the block ?

Piston £100.00
Rings £70.00
Bearings £100.00
Seals etc etc etc......£££

It would be cheaper to buy a complete short engine (block) secondhand and pop a set of crank seals in.

Something like this >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a29fed42d


The only pistons I have in stock are standard RO 8857's they are used in 220's 270's and 320's

Think yours are RS 8853/4's

Don't bash me >> off the top of my head that is ^ ^ .








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[Danny DeVito]

Is the piston damaged ?

 

[StMarks]

Don't bash me >> off the top of my head that is ^ ^ .

Certainly not, thank you very much for taking the time to advise me E270 Owner

Is the piston damaged ?

The piston is beyond damaged DDV.