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Re: How long can an engine go with a severe rod knock?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/15/2008

Had a customer years ago when I first started rip the drain plug out of the oil pan when they ran over a curb. They continued to drive it until it stopped running. Towed it in and seen the hole in the lower oil pan and figured it was toast. Dropped the sump an... Login to read more.