Parts Interchange Stihl 084 vs 088

[Andy1234]

Anybody familiar enough with these two saws to comment on parts sharing?

ie, does the plastic fit from one to another, handle, ignition, flywheel, etc..

Thanks,

Andy

 

[Mr.]

I know the cylinder and piston do not. Sorry if I am just stating the obvious.

Fred

 

[Andy1234]

At least that is a start....

 

[Mr.]

The piston is interchangable just not the jug. Someone had to wake me up.

Fred

 

[Lakeside53]

Watch out for the cheap aftermarket 084/088 pistons starting to appear... the Stihl piston has a steel band inserted into the piston above the two rings; the aftermarket do not.

 

[PWB]

Watch out for the cheap aftermarket 084/088 pistons starting to appear... the Stihl piston has a steel band inserted into the piston above the two rings; the aftermarket do not.

Haven't seen aftermarket yet for these, anyone making a good one, or just the cheap guys?

 

[Lakeside53]

Haven't seen aftermarket yet for these, anyone making a good one, or just the cheap guys?

Just the cheap guys... "Golf" is the one I had a look at.

 

[Freakingstang]

Anyone know if anything else interchanges? I found a smashed 084 that will need a complete plastic replacement, handlebar, muffler and bar cover, but don't want to shell out the cash if parts are gonna be expensive

-Steve

 

[Lakeside53]

Anyone know if anything else interchanges? I found a smashed 084 that will need a complete plastic replacement, handlebar, muffler and bar cover, but don't want to shell out the cash if parts are gonna be expensive

-Steve

The bar cover will fit, but the rest of your list won't.