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Originally Posted by Pooky
I think there's a fair number that have had shells go straight away after a head gasket change (might not admit it) so there might be a link to how the engine is pressured and restarted after build?
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Exactly that. Obviously with pinking there is detonation at the wrong point, which may stress the bearings. Then with the additional compression after a head gasket repair it is enough to finish them off.