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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 05:58 PM
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Spark plug was hit

Three holes in both sides of the block

Lots of metal

Parts also came out the bottom of the oil. 9 years 10 months of track miles. It was good, until it wasn't.
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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 10:45 PM
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Well, that really sucks. Good luck with the repair.
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 01:02 AM
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OUCH!!! Keep us posted on the rebirth!
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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It's dead, Jim.
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 11:02 AM
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What's your thought on the area of initial failure, wrist pin section of the rod? Or do you think it originated in the valve train (didn't see any pics of damaged head(s))? Looks like she was revving pretty good when it let loose and happened quick.
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 05:10 PM
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Looking forward to the diag as well
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Old Oct 29, 2024 | 05:05 AM
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I think its fixable. LOL, nah that sucks man. Need a long block, I'm guessing the heads are toast too huh.
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Old Oct 29, 2024 | 12:18 PM
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Compared to the old SB Chevrolet engines these LS/LT engines are TOUGH but nothing will last forever if ran at its limit…
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I imagine Scotty screaming at CPT Kirk in the last seconds before she let loose.
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Yep
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Catastrophic failure!
Is the Root Cause known?





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It could have been worse. Car up in flames, etc. I hope you had 10 years of enjoyment, life is short. And I hope it doesn’t hurt the pocket book to much.

Spend your money on the things you love to do. You will be much happier.
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