OIL SPILL

[HvyChvy]

driving to work, heard light knocking under hood when accelerating. Thinking it needed oil, I was headed to the store after work and the truck shuts off. Big pool of fluid underneath. Tow truck driver said it was oil. I took this picture to see if anyone can tell me what this is. I looks like something from the inside shot out and all the fluids came with it. The pic is upside down. I can't even tell you what part of the engine that is. I know the metal is pulled back so something shot out of there pretty darn hard. Truck will not crank. One click, that's it. Is my engine locked? Please help

 

[lesterl]

That is a church Oil Pan, it is quite Holy..... perhaps you had a rod let loose...... you will need to remove oil pan to check for internal damages..... probably not a good thing.

 

[07burb]

I agree with lester. Most likely a rod. Either way things are about to get interesting

 

[MO Viet Vet]

Yep, thrown rod. When you do get the pan removed prepare to see other rods bent and it will be ugly in there. Time for a reman long block, only recommend Jasper, or a salvage yard donation that you will need to keep your fingers crossed for. UGH!!!!!!!!!

 

[lesterl]

So sad when a rod has to say peek a boo.....

 

[MO Viet Vet]

It is a nasty noise and a nasty feeling.