Originally Posted by
vroooom ptssssh
Who said any were run dry with used oil pumps or being built incorrectly? LOL
just cos you've never heard of it, doesnt mean it doesnt happen...
Or maybe I'm just imagining it all happen infront of my own eyes...
FEW cars do it, NOT EVERY ONE.
Never said you did, was just trying to explain how engines can seize like you described.
I honestly can't see how they can do this if they've been built properly and the owner isn't a complete mong - especially when you sounded like you were talking about fresh builds.
What I said about Oil Pumps could be a reason - they're known for failing but you'd hear knocking long before an engine just locked up. If you ignored that then yes, they could seize but you'd have to be epically stupid to let it get to that stage.
OP - Buy a Type R with a rebuild under it's belt and a Map by God and you'll be grinning like a retard in a car with flavoured windows.