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chromatic Jul 27, 2019 @ 12:40am
Pistons keep exploding
Every time I load into my save and drive somewhere, my pistons always explode and get completely ruined. This happens every time, and it even happened after I went to Fleetari's and purchased 4 NEW pistons, which also blew up on the way back to my home. How can I fix this?
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pussyhunter Jul 27, 2019 @ 12:57am 
I dont really know, because i never had a problem like this but maybe your camshaft gear is misaligned.
Hugo768 Jul 27, 2019 @ 1:09am 
Is your engine tuned right?
chromatic Jul 27, 2019 @ 1:11am 
Originally posted by i have a mental breakdown:
I dont really know, because i never had a problem like this but maybe your camshaft gear is misaligned.
i've adjusted the camshaft gear
chromatic Jul 27, 2019 @ 1:11am 
Originally posted by traktorhugo512:
Is your engine tuned right?
i haven't had my engine tuned, so this may be the problem
[9S-49] Drebob Jul 27, 2019 @ 6:55am 
Check if you have the main bearings
karik_FIN_134 Jul 27, 2019 @ 6:57am 
In what situations they break, in regular driving while on the throttle or do they break only when u are shifting down?

If you shift down to a too low gear at too high speed then u can damage pistons.

How is engine temperature when they fail, gauge in the dash(middle) is it at 12o'clock position and no coolant flying out before failure?

This happens every time, and it even happened after I went to Fleetari's and purchased 4 NEW pistons, which also blew up on the way back to my home. How can I fix this?
What does this sentence mean? U went to fleetari in what car to get new pistons? U replaced pistons where(at fleetari?) to your Satsuma after previous fail and then they blew again on the way back home? Did u repair other possible damages from piston failure like holes in engine block and/or oilpan, broken rockershaft(well car won't start if this is broken) and filled oil and coolant?
Last edited by karik_FIN_134; Jul 27, 2019 @ 7:13am
Troy_Mc_Lure Jul 27, 2019 @ 7:19am 
just upload the savegame somewhere and i`ll take a look at it ;)
maybe "filedropper"? no registration, no passwords.. simple.
chromatic Jul 28, 2019 @ 7:35pm 
Originally posted by euaneee:
Check if you have the main bearings
i've bolted down everything in it's place
chromatic Jul 28, 2019 @ 7:37pm 
Originally posted by karik_FIN_134:
In what situations they break, in regular driving while on the throttle or do they break only when u are shifting down?

If you shift down to a too low gear at too high speed then u can damage pistons.

How is engine temperature when they fail, gauge in the dash(middle) is it at 12o'clock position and no coolant flying out before failure?

This happens every time, and it even happened after I went to Fleetari's and purchased 4 NEW pistons, which also blew up on the way back to my home. How can I fix this?
What does this sentence mean? U went to fleetari in what car to get new pistons? U replaced pistons where(at fleetari?) to your Satsuma after previous fail and then they blew again on the way back home? Did u repair other possible damages from piston failure like holes in engine block and/or oilpan, broken rockershaft(well car won't start if this is broken) and filled oil and coolant?

it happens when i'm normally driving.

it happens to the satsuma, which i drove to fleetari's, removed the old pistons, (which mind you, always break as well) then i installed the new pistons at fleetari's before i drove home. i've noticed that the engine always catches fire before it happens.
Do you have oil or coolant in the car?
chromatic Jul 28, 2019 @ 11:24pm 
Originally posted by Jackthedragonkiller:
Do you have oil or coolant in the car?
yes, i have both
It could be that your carb isn't tuned correctly maybe so you can take it to Fleetari and select "Factory engine adjustment" if no after market parts or "Motor Tuning" if you have after market parts. Or you could use MSC Editor to see if the carb is tuned right but MSC Editor can cause problems.
chromatic Jul 29, 2019 @ 1:26am 
for extra information, here is the condition of all of the pistons

https://gyazo.com/66ab4e870497fffdcf6337ae5239827b
chromatic Jul 29, 2019 @ 1:27am 
my head gasket is also at 9% condition
Is that before or after replacing them?
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