Oil explosion in engine compartment...What the H&@¥!

[FJP971]

Quick lube place when replacing the filter failed to notice the gasket from the previous filter was still on the oil filter boss. So the new filter got screwed onto the old gasket (filter now double gasketed). Of course, that is a failure waiting to happen...which it did about a week later. Engine was covered in oil, immediate loss of oil pressure. I found the double gasket.

This happened to me with my old 67' Mustang. I hate to admit it but I was the one who missed the gasket stuck to the block when I changed the oil filter. It burst on the freeway while going about 65mph. I suddenly saw a huge plume of grey smoke behind my car and pulled over immediately and shut it off.

 

[WILLD420]

Throw 2 quarts in and fire it up. If it' blew 2 quarts out that fast, you should be able to spot it right away. You won't likely hurt anything if you pump some oil out. You can run an engine quite a bit with absolutely no oil in the sump without damaging it too much so losing a little pressure from somewhere won't likely kill it.

 

[morganism]

I don't know the 80s, but we have had some prob w block pressurization popping out freeze plugs on the 60s. You might want to look up where they are on your engine, so you can eyeball em.

 

[morganism]

I don't know the 80s, but we have had some prob w block pressurization popping out freeze plugs on the 60s. You might want to look up where they are on your engine, so you can eyeball em.

 

[Godwin]

I don't know the 80s, but we have had some prob w block pressurization popping out freeze plugs on the 60s. You might want to look up where they are on your engine, so you can eyeball em.

You're referring to the oil galley plug on the 2F and 3FE heads, that doesn't apply here as the 1FZFE head is a different design.

 

[Captdone]

Epitaph: She was a good soul, took all my money, but brought me great joy!

It's Friday the 13th... Found out today I need to replace the engine ...uuuuggghh! The mechanic got the harmonic balancer removed and it had a big chunk from the collar/sleeve ripped out, broken off, I don't know how to describe it but something bad happened to cause it and he inserted a camera scope to show me this wicked crack inside the block. I'm having it towed back to my garage so I can figure out my next course of action. I have been reading up and thinking this is the time to put in an engine with more power and better mileage. How the heck I'm going to pay for this work I don't know but I won't worry about it tonight. Thanks everyone for the advice and insight. Now I think I'll go and tell all my land cruiser woes to my good friend Mr. Daniels! (Jack)

 

[Captdone]

Duplicate by mistake

 

[maxamillion2345]

Bummer man. Sorry

 

[jdayment]

What kind of oil filter was used just out of curiosity?

 

[Funner]

What kind of oil filter was used just out of curiosity?

Got money on the answer being Wix?

 

[jdayment]

Got money on the answer being Wix?

 

[ccslider]

There are several people selling engines right now on the classified section. I would throw a new head gasket on it if you have the money.

At least replace the crank seal, oil pump seal while it's out.

It happens to the best of us. No big worries, probably have a replacement for 1500 or so. Then part out your engine. Cylinder head etc.

 

[Tools R Us]

... The mechanic got the harmonic balancer removed and it had a big chunk from the collar/sleeve ripped out, broken off, I don't know how to describe it but something bad happened to cause it ...

Picture of the pulley?

... he inserted a camera scope to show me this wicked crack inside the block. ...

Have no idea how a cracked pulley would cause a cracked block? Maybe the front cover, but that is replaceable. Don't recall a way to see the block from the pulley/seal hole? Picture of the area of interest.

 

[inkpot]

Picture of the pulley?



Have no idea how a cracked pulley would cause a cracked block? Maybe the front cover, but that is replaceable. Don't recall a way to see the block from the pulley/seal hole? Picture of the area of interest.

Only think you can see thru the crank hole in the front cover is the drive gear for the oil pump and power steering, and also the crank position sensor timing wheel.

Most likely cause for cracked pulley would be loose crank pulley bolt?

 

[ccslider]

Yeah they are correct.. can't even see the block. I just took this for you

 

[REKCUT]

I with other here in that i wouldn't give up yet. Just don't feel like the mechanic ( or translation) of what the mechanic is saying fits. Get pics of the H?B and collar.

 

[inkpot]

Please post up pix of the crack and the damaged crank pulley.

 

[cruiserdan]

Take notice of the timing chain. It is contacting almost the entire circumference of the crank gear. That's a problem.

 

[-Spike-]

Take notice of the timing chain. It is contacting almost the entire circumference of the crank gear. That's a problem.

That's just an example pic, not the vehicle in question. Obviously the engine pictured is not in running condition! I suspect they have the head off and dropped the chain.

 

[cruiserdan]

Ah, noted.