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Old 07-08-2012, 02:13 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Jake Raby View Post
The engine was not hydrolocked. This occurred when the rod bolts snapped in half after a rod bearing began to fail. The car was being driven at normal speeds on the street, the failure occurred between "up" gearshifts according to the driver. When rod bolts break the factory quality internals start colliding and the result isn't positive. He said the engine was making noise, but he kept driving it anyway.
This is one of my most favorite "trophies" in my collection.
I don't know Jake, I think that'll buff out.
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