I was just cruising along at 70mph and all of a sudden BANG ratta tatt tatt and the engine losses power. So I get off the road ASAP and the engine dies before I get it stopped, get out and don't see any "inspection holes" in the block but the tap is a dead give-away that Im not getting home. well got it tore down this morning and found that the #1 intake valve spring had broken, dropped the valve, kissed the piston a few times, broke the valve guide outta the head and sent it over to the #6 cylinder and bounced around in there until it either was pushed through the exhaust or was ground up.
SOOO my DD is down for at least a week, maybe longer to get the heads sent back to WCCH for inspection and to see whats going to be done about the valve spring mishap.
Oh yeah heres some visuals for yall

 

Oops! Were they Comp 918?

 

nope not comps, I'll keep it on the DL until I see what can be worked out with the manufacturer.

 

O'Chit that has to hurt Sorry man.

 

i think you'll be seeing alot of used 918's in the classifieds pretty soon

 

I don't think that is a 918, and anyone that has the older blue-striped springs can return them for free replacement with the upgrades

 

damn..guess i should read all the posts..

 

well ****, that sucks. nice work.

 

Looked like a patriot gold to me. Sucks it happened. I'm sure Richard will take care of ya.

 

Damn man that sucks.
Let me know if you want some help putting it back together when you get it all sorted out.