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Sorry to hear that so that's been number 1 piston on most of the ones that's let go and I think there was number 2 as well so it's not the same on all the racings.
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yeah he said he's never seen it in a racing before it was mostly THP150s :/Originally posted by ds3r View PostsigpicDs3 RacingComment
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Not in a DS3 at the moment thoOriginally posted by DaveB View Post
Unless the Cabrio is going to have one
Richy - do you know what part of the piston "Broke"?sigpicJog on NoddyComment
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. Ant got a clue mate I'll find that one out.Originally posted by Chris_Blue View PostsigpicDs3 RacingComment
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Ive seen piccies of piston rings, and both top and bottom part of pistons broke
I reckon its the heat generated.......but just a guess as Im no automotive engineer LOL
Havent heard of piston rods gone yetsigpicJog on NoddyComment
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It is usually the lower part of piston crown. I had an APR engine specialist looking at it and giving a testimonial, he concluded the lower part of piston crown is too thin and cannot withstand the pressure (not to add the occasional detonations caused by PCV gasses).Citroën DS3 Racing 2011 Polar White
ZRP con rods, Wössner pistons, Forge Ind. Kit, Forge IC hard pipes, etuners S3 (E85, launch control), Clemens-Motorsport IC, cylinder head porting, oil pump mod, Devils Own WMI, Forge BOV, Powerflex rear engine mount, LEDs, Citroen mudflaps, Ragazzon de-cat/200cc sports cat, Mongoose catback
Ex: BMW M135iA (2008) * BMW M3 E46 SMG2 (2003) * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2007) * BMW M3 E46 (2001) * Seat Leon 1.8 TS4 (2003)
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Wonder if Citroen found this and made the pistons stronger in newer models?sigpicJog on NoddyComment
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Good question. I know PSA is putting stronger internals in the RCZ R. 260-270ish hpOriginally posted by Chris_Blue View PostOriginally posted by cyclone
It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
Originally posted by Broda
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And spend more money don't know.Comment
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I assume Citroen still uses the same shitty Mahle's...Citroën DS3 Racing 2011 Polar White
ZRP con rods, Wössner pistons, Forge Ind. Kit, Forge IC hard pipes, etuners S3 (E85, launch control), Clemens-Motorsport IC, cylinder head porting, oil pump mod, Devils Own WMI, Forge BOV, Powerflex rear engine mount, LEDs, Citroen mudflaps, Ragazzon de-cat/200cc sports cat, Mongoose catback
Ex: BMW M135iA (2008) * BMW M3 E46 SMG2 (2003) * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2007) * BMW M3 E46 (2001) * Seat Leon 1.8 TS4 (2003)
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I'd like to think that Citroen did fix this, guess we'll know in another year or so if the later models have the same issues
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Well it's been a week and what have citroen done ? Nothing at all except tell me its piston number 3 they haven't even ordered a new engine as they want to have a look if they can repair my engine not happy poor customer service should of had this done last week. Citroen uk are no help eithersigpicDs3 RacingComment
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Hi mate sorry to hear that but that's dealers for you other people who had to same problem as you had the same thing not good citroen do not learn.Comment
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Suggest you go get a whole truck load of patience because if history has taught us anything it is that this is going to be a long trying ordeal for you
Originally posted by cyclone
It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
Originally posted by Broda
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Sorry to hear that too, in your situation the least you could expect is good customer service and responses on next steps
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