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Pampered-Z · 01-07-2006, 01:02 PM

I would say that 90% of the time there is more damage. If the rod punched the block then it's fairly safe to assume the rod end also hit the crank.

You really need to tear the engine down, if the rod broke up the up stroke the piston could have also done damage to the valve train and head.

If the top end is still good, then getting another short broke shouldn't be a big deal.

01-07-2006, 01:02 PM	#7
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	I would say that 90% of the time there is more damage. If the rod punched the block then it's fairly safe to assume the rod end also hit the crank. You really need to tear the engine down, if the rod broke up the up stroke the piston could have also done damage to the valve train and head. If the top end is still good, then getting another short broke shouldn't be a big deal. __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!