Your diesel engine is made of many parts, and a failure in even a small component can spell problems for the entire system.
That includes failures in your piston pin.
Proper diagnosis is key to ensuring you’re getting the right fix for your engine. And we want to help you with that!
In this post, we’re taking a look at one of the most common causes of piston pin failure and just what you can do about it.
What Is a Major Cause of Piston Pin Failure?
If you’re looking for a possible culprit behind your piston pin failure, it might be time to make sure your engine is properly lubricated.
Poor lubrication can lead to all kinds of problems in your diesel engine, including issues with your piston pins.
If you’ve noticed damage on your piston pins, but aren’t sure if it’s caused by poor lubrication, we’re here to help!
Poor Lubrication Leading to Piston Pin Failure
If you remove a piston and see damage on it, especially if the pin is galled or worn, you might be looking at a lack of lubrication. This poor lubrication can impact your entire diesel engine, causing damage to more than just your piston pins.
You’ll need to ensure that your entire engine is properly lubricated, to not only prevent future piston pin failure, but to help protect your entire diesel engine.
Do You Need to Replace Your Piston?
When you have this kind of failure, you’re probably wondering if you need to replace your diesel engine pistons. You might even be thinking about saving money by reusing pistons.
Or maybe you want to replace your pistons when your engine is apart for a rebuild.
So, what’s the best choice for your engine?
How Do I Know What the Best Option is For My Engine?
If you’re considering any of these routes, here’s some questions to think about:
- Why do you want to rebuild your engine?
- Do you have a lot of miles on your engine?
- Are you planning on keeping your engine for a long time?
- How much do you have to spend on a rebuild?
- What purpose do you use your engine for?
What it comes down to, though, is damage. If your pistons are damaged in any way, you’ll want to replace them.
Even if they don’t seem that bad, you’ll save yourself time, money, and headaches later on if you replace them while you already have your engine apart. It’s important to be able to rely on your entire system.
Highway & Heavy Parts is Here to Help!
If you’re having trouble with your piston pins or any other diesel engine component, we can help!
We have ASE Certified Technicians on staff who can answer your questions and help you diagnose your diesel engine problems. We want to make sure you’re getting the right parts for your diesel engine.
At Highway & Heavy Parts, it’s our mission to take the risk out of buying diesel engine parts.
From diagnosis through delivery, we’re Highway & Heavy Parts!
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