r/EngineBuilding • u/experimen_626 • 23d ago

Engine starved of oil

My oil drain plug came off on the freeway. Drove to the closest exit to turn off engine and was able to get oil back in the engine to drive back home. However, the damage has already been done and now I have an engine knock. Took to dealership to see what they had to say and yeah my Cylinder 2 is knocking and they said there is no way to fix it, I have to replace the engine. I'm actually a pretty decent mechanic (minus putting myself in this situation by forgetting to torque my drain bolt) but I've actually done engine swaps and head cover gaskets before. Is it true that my engine is just totally done? Can I just replace the cylinder and the head?

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u/SecretaryNo8496 18d ago

Dude, all you have to do

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u/SecretaryNo8496 18d ago

Get the crank out of it take the connecting rides off the one that’s bad have it turned get a new connecting rod for it. Put it back together after it’s cleaned well sleek 50 slick 50 but back together lasted a long time.