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niterydr · 10-28-2003

Yeah, if the oil loss was noticed right away, things might have been saved.
From looking at the damage it looked like the rod bearing spun, made harsh metal to metal contact with the crank, then it looked like the rod/piston combo actually held on for a while, probably rod knocking away. Finally I think the rod just gave under all the stress (and massive discoloration around the twist) and it spun in the cylinder. This caused the piston to spin 30 degrees or so and grab the valves, thus locking the motor (as well as the rod cap wedging between the crank and the block!).
All in all, WOW!, tons of damage, but it could of been worse. (like rod going through block).

10-28-2003	#9
niterydr back in the saddle again 24 Hours Rally Champion! 3D Pacman white house edition Champion! 3D Racing - Track 2 Champion! ATV Winter Challenge Champion! Bloody Pingu Champion! WRX Racing 2 Champion! Tournaments Won: 5 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Elkhart Texas Drives: 2015 Ram Quad Cab Hemi, 1999 FRC Corvette, 93 Stealth Turbo Posts: 6,411	Yeah, if the oil loss was noticed right away, things might have been saved. From looking at the damage it looked like the rod bearing spun, made harsh metal to metal contact with the crank, then it looked like the rod/piston combo actually held on for a while, probably rod knocking away. Finally I think the rod just gave under all the stress (and massive discoloration around the twist) and it spun in the cylinder. This caused the piston to spin 30 degrees or so and grab the valves, thus locking the motor (as well as the rod cap wedging between the crank and the block!). All in all, WOW!, tons of damage, but it could of been worse. (like rod going through block). __________________ My street car runs low 11's and my race car's personal best is a mid 11....