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Hi

I am rebuilding a VW 1200cc air-cooled engine. I have found vertical scratches on tow of the pistons. On one off the pistons I have tow scratches that I can feel with my finger nail.

Do I need to replace the pistons?

Depends on how hard you push it. And how bad they are.

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