Smoke bomb

[alm001]

On top of the smoke screen, I think the motor got locked with a bunch of oil. I gave it half a crank and it didn't turn. So I pulled the key, and waited for the flatbed.

My plan for tonight is to pull all the spark plugs out, and see what that gets me.
I should have time to get the hardtop off, and into service position.

[BoxsterLS376]

Originally Posted by alm001

On top of the smoke screen, I think the motor got locked with a bunch of oil. I gave it half a crank and it didn't turn. So I pulled the key, and waited for the flatbed.

I'm sorry but I just have to laugh at this. Did you drive a car for over an hour smoking that badly? Or it just started with 10 minutes left? Sounds like you could have locked up the motor because an AOS won't cause that... Perhaps you've cracked the heads too and filled them cylinder with water.

Fun fun.

[alm001]

Originally Posted by BoxsterLS376

I'm sorry but I just have to laugh at this. Did you drive a car for over an hour smoking that badly? Or it just started with 10 minutes left? Sounds like you could have locked up the motor because an AOS won't cause that... Perhaps you've cracked the heads too and filled them cylinder with water.

Fun fun.

No no no no. 10 minutes left in my trip and I see a cloud developing behind me.
I cut the engine right away, and coasted to the side.
Let the car sit for a couple min while I stepped outside to make sure I wasn't losing oil.
Got back in, checked oil level on the dash. - Plenty remaining. Tried turning it once, nothing, flatbed.

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by alm001

I cut the engine right away, and coasted to the side.

Very smart. I am not a mechanic, but everything I have read this is the hot ticket to avoid any further damage.