Engine Strip Down and Investigation

The failure occurred on cylinder 4. There are holes punched in both sides and the rear of the block. Head is relatively unscathed but cylinder 4 has bent valves. No spun bearings, crank journals and bearings look perfect so no lubrication issue. OEM pistons and connecting rods are the known weak link in these engines. Hard to tell if the rod or the piston failed first but the end result is the same.

Engine out
Damage cylinder 4 on rear of block
Damage on rear of block
Hole in block right hand side
Hole in block left hand side
Cylinder head removed
Cylinder 4
Cylinder 4
Main bearing girdle destroyed
Sump
Shrapnel in sump
Head is serviceable
Pistons and rods
Will have to find a replacement block
Crank looks serviceable, just some superficial marking on the rear counterweight. Will be sent for testing