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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Engine is completely dead

Haven't gotten pics of the head yet so here's pics of my baby and the block...









water pump ripped off









Look at the size of that hole





Supposedly the oil pump exploded and basically caused the damage...

Getting a new engine Friday, hopefully she'll be ready soon.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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holy crap.... I would've never guessed an oil pump could do that.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Ouch. Good luck with everything!
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Thats some scary stuff!!

How exactly did the oil pump "explode"?????

At least you're getting it repaired ASAP... good luck with everything
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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good luck
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Well glad to see that you will have her back on the road soon.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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holy!
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Good luck, J
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Holy crap! Was this just during normal driving? That's some hefty damage.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Normal?
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