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Why jenson buttons engine blew

All that has to do with the power train, gearbox, clutch, fuels and lubricants, etc. Generally the mechanical side of Formula One.
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zac510 wrote:Yeah Tom, I forgot to mention something like a cam gear failing. So many moving parts, so many potential ways it could fail.
Dont forget oil pump drive shafts....Evidentually Toyota thinks Ralf's was the problem for his retirement...
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Over 3000 parts make up an F1 car. If any one of those fails its game over.

(I wonder if these include bearings and seals?)
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Tell a man there are 300 million stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he'll have to touch to be sure.
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My slicks are ruined!

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Maybe Honda was training for the World Engine Blowout competition? :D

Let me quote: "The XC proved to be a tough old unit, having blown off its radiator hosing first and lost all its water, it still didn't stop and was only stopped by the fire fighters hosing down the engine." THIS is the kind of engine Jenson needs. Maybe street cars do not miss so much one of the 3000 parts... :wink:

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Tom wrote: (I wonder if these include bearings and seals?)
Im sure it would.
All I know is I don't know much....

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