Blown Engine, 8.1l
Leaving Townsend GA yesterday for Covington GA and a Ham Fest I did not make it.. Just north of Reidsville there was a BANG, and a lot of smoke, and the engine died as I coasted to the shoulder. U...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:
I would let your insurance company determine the cause. After all, something caused a non-oil burning engine to lose several quarts in a short period of time.
Since I faxed them the initial tow bill and a copy of my Proof of insurance (How to file a claim the easy way) they called me yesterday, after a couple rounds of phone tag a visit from an adjuster is pending.
Thank you for the idea.. As i said, I looked, but I'm no expert, and something sure sucked the oil out of the engine fast.. I have not done any mountain driving since Thanksgiving (That will usually do it) very flat from Fairplay SC to Townsend GA.
Heck, she did not even use oil between Burton, MI (Near Flint) and FairPlay this year (Well perhaps a cup) and that does involve crossing at least foothills and some serious grades.
Oh, took a 2nd look at the pan... That is a much bigger hole than I initially said.
