I have 110# compression on my 281xp. The cylinder and piston look pretty good. I could probably re-ring it and get back to good compression. Since I have it torn down though, I may as well make it a 288xp. My first glance was china aftermarket at $30. But... I don't trust China and I can tell most here don't either. So what would be the best bang for buck? I see HyWay shipping from Greece at around $100 for this kit. Does anyone know where it's made? Meteor also offers a kit at around $140.
Best Aftermarket Piston Cylinder (Husqvarna 288xp) for the money? Any thoughts on HyWay
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Meteor has a proven track record.
HL Supply has OEM Husqvarna 288 piston/cylinder kit for $209. Bit higher on cost, but you know what you’re getting.
JQ
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That's what I would do or either put a ring in the old one and do a base gasket delete.
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Huskybill
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Check the ring locating pin first these seem to fail on older pistons first, things only last for so many hours. I’d rather go new.
Lube it with a moly paste during assembly. Burnish moly into the cylinder before assembly. Add oil through the intake and exhaust port when it’s assembled. Most of the wear occurs during startup.
I proved doing this on my sons dirtbike he raced. Inspection after race season the piston and cylinder looked new.
Lube it with a moly paste during assembly. Burnish moly into the cylinder before assembly. Add oil through the intake and exhaust port when it’s assembled. Most of the wear occurs during startup.
I proved doing this on my sons dirtbike he raced. Inspection after race season the piston and cylinder looked new.
Jasent
ELR junkie
Hyway pop up and cylinder are great
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I wonder if Husqvarna has done a life test on how long pistons and rings last in there saw engines. Cutting firewood the saw sees more hours of use over logging board feet. Is there any knowledge in there owners manuals about maintenance and overhauling? Under heavy usage.
I just got a reply back from an ebay seller in Greece and he says they are made in Taiwan.
It may be worth spending another $40 for the Italy made Meteor kit at $140.
The one I have says China I think. It could be Taiwan, who knows.
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Meteor and Hiway are cast at the same factory in Taiwan. Meteor is then sent to Italy for plating and Hiway are plated in Taiwan
Wow. Meteor is cast with "Italy" on the side of the cylinder implying made in Italy. So only plated in Italy?
Correct
dirtcurt
sawsnob
Where is Husqvarna cast and plated?
Brazil I believe. The Mahle pistons are now hecho en Brasil, so I'd imagine the cylinders are too.
