21-07-2020, 02:03 PM
Many years ago I loosened a sump plug whilst trialing on a w/e, The following week, attending a Club night, the motor went decidedly rough. Checking, the oil was found to be low to nil. Commenced filling with fresh oil only to see a pool of same appearing under the car! Unbeknown the plug had unscrewed and was lost. Luckily a spare was found. Engine started and sounded fine. After several hundred more miles I had occasion to strip engine. One bore and piston scored, together with rod slightly bent. It always amazes me the abuse a Seven engine will withstand.