Lucky it was just VW parts, and not even MORE expensive aftermarket stuff.
I had a couple of failures like that before upgrading to some strong rods and Pistons.
Make sure you get good gudgeon pins too.
Cold failure of a rod like that(and Mahle piston and pin) is common at about 300 FW HP.
Especially if the rod has had an "experience" in its past.
matberry ·
Dave what a blow up
If your gonna do it,
Do it in style !!!
You got enough busted bits the for a whole trophy cabinet!!!
I'm sorry for your loss
Matt
hellbugged ·
ouch!!.........
hate seeing those sort of pictures:puke
VWFREAK ·
Damm, brings a tear to my eye.
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE ·
Hence why Troy bit the bullet and bought some carillo rods and new barrels and CP pistons. Not worth the risk.