• PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Or I’m literally just asking a question to gain some insight. I’ve heard the term thrown a rod, and I’ve actually worked on cars more than most people. But thanks for the unwarranted hostility.

    • pfannkuchen_gesicht@lemmy.one
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      1 year ago

      some engines have cylinder sleeves that can be pushed out. Although, as another commenter already mentioned, they actually meant “throwing a rod”