Do I have a habit of pushing things just a little too far beyond their recommended / intended operating range? I dunno. :D
The woofer I found in that shape in my 66 bus today. Damn thing didn't survive ZZ Top, Aerosmith and Santana.
Hey, the bus is LOUD at 90mph, I have to crank the volume up to hear the music! :D
I patched it up with black, ultra sticky roofing tape. Kind of like electrician's tape, but *much* wider and the glue on it is just not from this world. It worked! For now, anyway.
The thrown rod I knew to expect (Especially since half of it could be seen outside of teh cast iron engine block when you popped the hood....)
I tore down the Mazda engine today. The only salvageable parts could be found in the head. Which is kind of cool, because I spent a lot of money on that damn head. Not to mention work hours. I'm pretty sure I can transfer it to the next engine... and now I have a much milder cam custom made for it too. Slap it together, have the vehicle inspected, and then put it up for sale. Drive it until it sells. :) (Three Mazda sedans to get rid of... )
Sorry for the OT content.
Jan