Simon, the good news is the rod went through the pan, not the block. Hope
the rest of the block internals are ok.
Good luck,
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Simon Corben
> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 8:58 AM
> To: MG LIST
> Subject: Sad Day
>
> I need some comfort today guys,
>
> Just went out to the garage to give the MG a weekly turn
> over, and for some reason the throttle got stuck open and the
> engine went supersonic for about 2 seconds. I quickly turned
> the key off, but it was too late. Bang! and a big hole in
> the oil pan with oil pouring out everywhere. Looks like the
> connecting rod cap on #1 may have come loose and gone right
> through the pan.
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