Originally Posted by
Fummins
Spun a rod bearing...completely thrashed...crank is damaged.
Ouch. I wonder if these things have a potential oiling issue under certain conditions (high RPMs)...or was this just poor maintenance from a prior owner?
Great photos by the way. This thread is going to help someone years from now who is looking at a used Mirage with a "minor" engine knock...
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