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SteveR. · 08-09-2021, 10:07 PM

Some of you may remember my thread from a few weeks ago on my $3,800 engine "overhaul". For what it's worth, I called the builder about 6:30 this evening to tell him about the issue. Not only did he take my call after hours, at 9:30PM, he pulled into my driveway, voluntarily loaded the car into his trailer and took it away to repair it. Pretty good service if you ask me, as he seems intent on making it right...mistakes can happen, and I didn't ask for or pay for all new parts, maybe that was my mistake. Given what I initially paid, I'm sure I owe him some more, especially considering that he is hauling it 3 hours one-way to his shop, and back.

I'll post back once we know the cause. I started it for him to hear...its a bad clattering sound, not the "tap-tap-tap" of a lost bearing or something.

Big hammer · 08-10-2021, 08:07 AM

WOW now that's FULL service !

SteveR. · 08-10-2021, 05:00 PM

He just happened to be in the area (over an hour away though) and offered to stop by. Very relieved to not have to pull an engine a 3rd time in 2 years. All I want is an engine that will last 40k to 50k miles, minimum, with typical maintenance.

Gary WA · 08-10-2021, 06:39 PM

Now That's a true and honest Man!!!

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-11-2021, 06:09 PM

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If you used the old pistons, maybe one broke. It will be interesting to know what happened.

08-09-2021, 10:07 PM	#1
SteveR. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aledo, TX Posts: 63	Engine overhaul issues... Some of you may remember my thread from a few weeks ago on my $3,800 engine "overhaul". For what it's worth, I called the builder about 6:30 this evening to tell him about the issue. Not only did he take my call after hours, at 9:30PM, he pulled into my driveway, voluntarily loaded the car into his trailer and took it away to repair it. Pretty good service if you ask me, as he seems intent on making it right...mistakes can happen, and I didn't ask for or pay for all new parts, maybe that was my mistake. Given what I initially paid, I'm sure I owe him some more, especially considering that he is hauling it 3 hours one-way to his shop, and back. I'll post back once we know the cause. I started it for him to hear...its a bad clattering sound, not the "tap-tap-tap" of a lost bearing or something.

08-10-2021, 08:07 AM	#2
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Engine overhaul issues... WOW now that's FULL service ! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

08-10-2021, 05:00 PM	#3
SteveR. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aledo, TX Posts: 63	Re: Engine overhaul issues... He just happened to be in the area (over an hour away though) and offered to stop by. Very relieved to not have to pull an engine a 3rd time in 2 years. All I want is an engine that will last 40k to 50k miles, minimum, with typical maintenance.

08-10-2021, 06:39 PM	#4
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Engine overhaul issues... Now That's a true and honest Man!!! __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

08-11-2021, 06:09 PM	#5
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Engine overhaul issues... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you used the old pistons, maybe one broke. It will be interesting to know what happened.