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tornik550 |
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I was driving along today (about 40mph) and I looked in the rear view mirror and saw smoke. I immediately looked at the oil pressure gauge and right when I looked down, I saw the oil pressure gauge go to 0. It was not safe for me to turn off the engine and stop, I drove it at low rpm for about 1 minute until I could get in safe area. Everything was running fine when I shut down the engine. The head temps were normal. I have not started the engine since.
It turns out that one of the lines for my external oil cooler tore. I was able to get the car home on a friends trailer. I had fresh oil in the engine when the line tore. What are the chances that I majorly screwed up my engine? How can I find out if I did? |
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chads74 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
When I had my first 914 back in high school I had the motor rebult and didn't know they didn't have oil in the motor. So when we got it I installed it and drove. Keep in mind the only lube was probably assemble lube. It drove for about a month before it seized, and that was driving it like a teenager drives any car.
So long story short, I woulnd't worry, in my opinion. But I did learn a valuable lesson. |
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