radiator ruptured early last year I had none of this. I suspect that both the tow company that briefly stored it after the accident and the fellow that repaired the accident damage started the engine dry probably several times to move the car around resulting either in a cracked head or gasket failure. Ever since I got it back after repair
Makes one think you should remove the GP fuse on any coolant or oil disabled vehicle before letting it out of your control! Put it back only in the presence of qualified personnel. When my Camaro's engine went I towed it to the engine rebuild shop myself. They wouldn't help me push it into place, they just said to start it anyway. (Turns out it had a spun bearing.) Made a hell of a noise, but would still go. Perhaps justified since it was going in for a full rebuild anyway, but I still didn't like it. I started the Frankenheap 'dry' when I first got it, I only let it idle long enough for me to get around to the engine compartment and kill it. (Turns out the shutoff knob didn't work.) 10 years sitting, dry, unknown condition other than it had oil in it and would turn over by hand. Started right up on a good battery. Now it's my winter months daily driver. -- Jim
