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Old 05-15-2019, 10:07 AM   #4
Gilles
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Originally Posted by Topless View Post
Yep, oil starvation is the most common reason for an m96 track driven motor to scatter parts. High G left sweeper followed by a deep braking zone, and/or downshift over-rev cavitating the oil pickup.. Bye bye!
Also, another related failure could be caused when the con rod bolts stretch, which leads to a spinning bearing, loss of oil pressure...

It is assumed that the connecting rod bolts stretch by continuous high rpm's (metal fatigue perhaps..?)
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