Best option for rebuilding the top end of a Stihl 028 AV

[cobb]

I have used Meteor kit before, but do I have other quality options? Can a bigger piston and cylinder be dropped on?

 

[Mad Professor]

A super P/C will bolt on. 2mm bigger. I'd look for a good used Stihl cylinder and get a new Stihl or Meteor piston.

Not sure if the Stihl piston is NLA? Pretty sure the P/C kits are not available?

 

[alexcagle]

What does your cylinder look like?

 

[cobb]

What does your cylinder look like?

The cylinder actually looks like a piece of the surface flaked off at the bottom of the exhaust port. Piston was scored badly, but rings were still loose.