Temperature induced brittle fracture is more likely with cast iron
than aluminum. Maybe there are other engine characteristics that
caused it.
Any other damage? Pistons, rods etc?
Do you know for sure if couldn't have been damaged from before or
whether it really *is* cracked?
I'm pretty sceptical about dealers/mechanics these days.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Vicredding@cs.com
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Shock Cooling the 4.7?
>Date: Wed, Nov 3, 1999, 1:35 PM
>
> I was talking with a friend who lives in vegas and was caught under an
> underpass during a flash flood in her BMW 318. The water didn't get very
> high, but it reached the level of the engine block - which cracked when it
> came into contact with the cold water. I understand thats an alum. block.
>
> I want to do some light off roading with my new truck - fording small creaks
> and such - is this a concern with alum. blocks or just her bad luck?
>
> Thanks
>
> -Vic
> 66 Fury III convert
> 85 Daytona Turbo Z
> 98 Neon R/T
> * This spot reserved for 00 Dakota
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