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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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So I tryed to start my 99 Transam lastnight , just to let it run for a bit . And the danm thind slung the rod through the side of the block. FML . Has anyone had this happen to them?o
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Pictures or it didn't happen.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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were you reving it up or doing something stupid while it was cold?
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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lmao, no! I am not a retard .lol Just started it up and it went boom ! I haven't drove the car in like 2 or 3 weeks. I think some how it got some warter in it and fucked it up. It rained like hell for like three days here in Gainesville FL last week. Well it time to build a monster.
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not saying it didnt happen, but hard to believe a rod would go through the block at low rpms....
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Motor never started , it tryed and a big thud.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Hydro-lock
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Do you have comprehensive insurance? They may cut you a check for the motor.
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I have heard several stories of motors hydrolocking on initial start up after sitting for a few weeks. Common denominator: Recent rains and outside storage.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I wouldnt think starter would have enough torque to throw a rod through the block... are u sure it came through...like ithat said before..not sayin it didnt happen by any means i just cant wrap my mind around a rod coming through the block that easy
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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It was late lastnight . Realy didn't have the light , but with the little bit of light I did have that's what I think. I will post more when I get home from work today.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Injector might of stuck open and filled the cylinder full of fuel. When cranked, the fuel couldn't compress and put a rod through the side of block. I have seen it happen a time or two between #5 and #7.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Doesnt make sense, 1k rotations per minute is enough to throw a rod in a ls1? Is it stock? Pics?
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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I wouldnt think the started would have enough juice to turn the engine over if it was full of water.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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I believe it. Carnage pics would be nice, tho.
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Haven't had the chance to tear it down . I will post pic when I get a chance. And its between #5 and #7
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Ok block broke in the back down by the oil filter . Where the bore ends in the bottom of the block . I would say the rod bolts gave up .lol. only due time .200 shot wasn't helpen it out and the motor had 178,000 miles lmao
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