Can the Engine Still Run if the Connecting Rod is Broken?
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Engine connecting rod broken cannot run. Main causes of engine connecting rod fracture: Water entering the engine cylinder (combustion chamber); continuous fuel injection by the engine; poor lubrication between the connecting rod and crankshaft leading to seizure; quality issues with the connecting rod itself; incorrect maintenance procedures or improper operation; damage to the crankcase system causing oil to flood the cylinder, among other reasons. Water entering the cylinder: When a vehicle is driven on roads with standing water, the engine may suck water into the cylinder. The water initially entering the cylinder quickly turns into vapor under the high temperature of the cylinder block, preventing the formation of a combustible mixture in that cylinder. As more water enters, it accumulates on top of the piston, reducing the effective volume of the combustion chamber and increasing compression resistance, thereby increasing the pressure transmitted from the piston to the connecting rod. When the amount of water reaches a certain level, the compression stroke essentially becomes the compression of water, causing the pressure on the connecting rod to increase sharply, leading to bending, deformation, and even fracture, potentially breaking the engine block.
