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Old 06-07-2013, 10:44 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by trainguy View Post
Prof Henry.I have been following your story.Do you have any idea as to the cause of the piston failure? Pghil
The most logical explanation I think is some kind of flaw in the construction of the piston that caused it to fail. Nothing else really makes sense. I've never had that car over 70 mph and mostly cruise at between 55 and 65. I don't race the engine and I was only going 25 when the piston came apart. Changed the oil every 5,000 miles and added ZDDP to it. Added lead substitute to the gasoline and used Top Tier gas. So, looks like just a material flaw.
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