My engine problems, why?
Luckily no damage to the head.
03-25-2009, 11:03 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
Tim,
In the pic the piston end of the rod appears to be twisted. Is that real or an illusion?
I zoomed in as much as I could but there isn't enough resolution to get an opinion of the failure mode. One of the guys on the 951 board is a materials engineer and metallurgist with 30+ years experience with aluminum alloys. He's also a friend and professional colleague. If he had a hi res close up or the actual hardware he might be able help out.
In the pic the piston end of the rod appears to be twisted. Is that real or an illusion?
I zoomed in as much as I could but there isn't enough resolution to get an opinion of the failure mode. One of the guys on the 951 board is a materials engineer and metallurgist with 30+ years experience with aluminum alloys. He's also a friend and professional colleague. If he had a hi res close up or the actual hardware he might be able help out.
03-25-2009, 12:19 PM
#18
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Tim,
In the pic the piston end of the rod appears to be twisted. Is that real or an illusion?
I zoomed in as much as I could but there isn't enough resolution to get an opinion of the failure mode. One of the guys on the 951 board is a materials engineer and metallurgist with 30+ years experience with aluminum alloys. He's also a friend and professional colleague. If he had a hi res close up or the actual hardware he might be able help out.
In the pic the piston end of the rod appears to be twisted. Is that real or an illusion?
I zoomed in as much as I could but there isn't enough resolution to get an opinion of the failure mode. One of the guys on the 951 board is a materials engineer and metallurgist with 30+ years experience with aluminum alloys. He's also a friend and professional colleague. If he had a hi res close up or the actual hardware he might be able help out.
I'll get a high res pic and send to you. The rod is bent, but I assumed that happened after the break when it was acting as a jack hammer. The wrist-pin side of the rod does not appear to be bent.