Piston Question
 

I'm in the midst of a rebuild, and can't locate replacement piston circlips (the ones that hold the piston pin in place). Will generic hardware-store steel circlips do the job, or is there a specialized part that I need to track down? Haven't been able to locate the latter in the pelican or performance products catalogs...

Any advice would be much appreciated...

Thanks!

--Pete

Step away from the Performance Products catalog. Just set it down and no one will get hurt or pay too much. :D
Try the Porsche dealer or Engine Builder's Supply if Pelican doesn't have them.
-Chris

The circlips are available. DO NOT USE hardware store clips. They are a total unknown and you would be better off re using the old ones, however don't do this either. I think I got the clips thru IMC. Any local porsche engine builder or parts supplier should be able to obtain them for you. Stoddard also comes to mind. You might also try a machine shop like Ollies in Santa Ana, CA.

Got it, I will do as instructed. Thanks guys for the help!

--Pete