Mystery engine death...

[Challenger71]

Someone with a criminal mind drained his oil or the oil pan / oil filter developed a hairline crack and slowly leaked out. Reinforces the idea that the dipstick needs to be visibly inspected at least once a week.

 

[panthermike]

The father must have actually used Royal Purple

 

[Propflux01]

Whats wrong with Royal Purple?

 

[Challenger71]

Oh brother, here we go....

 

[panthermike]

Originally Posted By: Tim H.
Whats wrong with Royal Purple?


It was just a joke man.

 

[Propflux01]

Thats cool, jsut thought it was something new I had skipped over on here!

 

[panthermike]

Originally Posted By: Tim H.
Thats cool, jsut thought it was something new I had skipped over on here!


No problem, I'm always finding out new things on this board too.

 

[steve20]

a fishbone diagram on BITOG- I thought reference to a Tuarus forum was the oddest thing I've seen here---believe I have now seen it all

Steve

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: Rickey
Originally Posted By: punisher
Originally Posted By: BrianWC
18-19ish son


Pretty much sums up the cause of a lot of engine problems. I was no exception when I was younger, except I was rebuilding them myself at that age.


X2

Of course there are other possibilities.....but this was this was the first thing that came to my mind as well.


Rickey


X3. I always drove em like I stole em!

 

[Rickey]

If it is a stick it is maybe possible to put it in 2nd or 1st at say 100 Mph then let the clutch out...instant massive over-rev.

This doesn't sound likely either.
Just thought I would toss this in the mix for reflection.
I have seen results of same....ugly and oily.

Rickey.