Should I change the whole engine for a damaged piston?
Should I change the whole engine for a damaged piston? A Subaru ’09 with 60.000 miles has a damaged piston. The mechanic first said that I need to get a new engine for 5 grand. Now he is looking for other options
Why are all of the Pistons on my car broken?
The most likely cause is detonation. Another possibility is over heating causing the top ring gap to close up although the latter would normally also result in bore and piston scoring. Google suggests that broken pistons on this engine are not unknown.
Do you have to replace the whole engine?
The entire block was replaced as well as one cylinder head. I thought the service department might just hone the cylinder wall and install a new piston, but the service manager said that Ford’s policy was to replace the whole block if there was damage. I agreed with Ford on this one. In your case, I think I would go with the replacement engine.
How much does it cost to replace one piston?
The cost of a set of new pistons is nearly £700 which coupled with all the other components we need to renew takes the bill to over £1100 and will cripple my son. I know this is not good practice but we are wondering if we could get a way with changing only one piston with a full set of piston rings for the other pots.
Should I change the whole engine for a damaged piston? A Subaru ’09 with 60.000 miles has a damaged piston. The mechanic first said that I need to get a new engine for 5 grand. Now he is looking for other options
How are piston rings replaced in a car?
Replacement Cost. Since the piston rings are inside of your engine, this means an auto mechanic will need to remove the engine from your vehicle and disassemble it so they can access the worn-out piston rings. After they replace the piston rings, they must reassemble the engine and install it back into your vehicle.
Can you sell a car with a damaged piston?
A Subaru ’09 with 60.000 miles has a damaged piston. The mechanic first said that I need to get a new engine for 5 grand. Now he is looking for other options This car can be sold -in good condition- for about 12.000 but without the engine is worth 4-5.000 should I put a new engine to a 4 year old car?
What happens when a piston in a car breaks?
Pistons don’t just break, they take lots of other parts with them, usually, like cylinder walls and bearings. And like the other said, ask WHY it broke – it is very important to know. I had a 1990 Ford Aerostar. The vehicle was under warranty, fortunately.