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1998 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado, Engine/Propulsion Photo
Posted to the Waveform Library on 2/1/2016

New piston assembly did not receive pre-lubrication at wrist pin before installation resulting in galling on pin and fracture of piston.

 

car Vehicle Data

1998 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 5.7L

Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemEngine/Propulsion
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1998 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 5.7L

Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemEngine/Propulsion
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad