Can the car run normally after repairing a bent connecting rod caused by water entering the engine?
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Yes, the car can run normally after repairing a bent connecting rod caused by water entering the engine. Reasons: Generally, there will be no issues with normal use if the repair is done properly. However, after the engine is disassembled and components like the connecting rod, cylinder head gasket, and front/rear crankshaft oil seals are replaced, the sealing performance may not be as good as the original factory specifications. Effects of a bent connecting rod: After the engine starts, the idle speed will be unstable and accompanied by shaking; piston misalignment—when the connecting rod is deformed, the piston will usually experience uneven wear, causing abnormal noises after the engine starts; cylinder leakage may occur, leading to insufficient cylinder pressure, resulting in engine misfires and severe shaking. Methods to check for a bent connecting rod: Check if the air filter is damp or covered with mud, and look for water traces on the air filter housing and intake pipe walls; inspect the engine oil to determine if water has entered the engine cylinders. After water enters the engine, the oil around the cylinder head and intake/exhaust valve seats will appear milky white, which is the result of water mixing with the oil.
