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Old 06-16-2011, 07:36 PM
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Default Cracked Oil Pan--Fatigue

Guys,

The oil pan on my car cracked and finished my track day early

I wanted to show you guys how a weld can fail in "fatigue." Fortunately, someone noticed oil was POURING out from under my car after I had just gone out and only taken one lap. I pulled into the pits (leaving a trail) and figured a line must have come loose. When I jacked up my car I realized track day was over.

David


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