ORIGINAL: Dokioto
ORIGINAL: evil
When the rod broke did it deform the bottom of the sleeve ????
Can't tell... With the back plate off I can't see it. The rod didn't snap in half, the part the connects to the crank just did.
cold break in is the cause of this IMO. Try the heat cycle method of breaking in engines. much less stress on the con rod. I think it is the best method.