well today the 3.5 says bye bye. ever since day one i put it in it had a mild noise coming from the bottomend, it sounded like a timing chain which is no biggie for a 4th gen timing chain setup. Well it got worse yesterday so i parked it and ripped it down tonight (thinkin the timing chain had issues) too find copper in the oil pan. NOT GOOD So tomorrow i will call the j/yard and try to get a new motor (this one was a water damage that i got cheap I didnt want to use a waterdamaged motor in a customers car "lxl max")

 

That sucks. I made sure I have a real good warranty on the one I bought.

Oh well, maybe the new engine you drop in will put down even better dyno numbers depending on how healthy it is.

 

They want me to replace the bearings WTF i shoul have just killed it totally

 

Dang this sucks man. Did you tear down the motor to check/change what was needed before doing the swap? That's the 1st thing one should do with a junkyard engine, especially a water damaged one. Meh, w/e. It happens. Th next motor will be even better :-D

 

WTH...tell them to put new bearings in it, why is that your problem?

Sorry to hear it Tilley.

 

they said tilley has to put new bearings in it, but they will cover the cost..... so im stuck drivin the pathy again....

 

What if the cranks damaged?

 

Who is "them" and "they" that want you to put new bearings in it? I'm confused.

 

junkyard is gonna pay me too put new bearings in,

 

Oh I understand now. Are they doing that because there was some sort of warranty on the motor?

 

yup it has a 60 day warranty.

 

O man I hope you get back and running, maybe youll be better off then before with a motor in better condition.

 

did it knock badly? as well if the crank or bedplate is damaged then what? id make em eat the motor, especiallly if your a repeat customer.

 

its pulled apart and #2 rod bearing spun the crank is fine but the rod has some scars so we will see what they say tomorrow.

 

That is what happen to the 00motor I had taken apart...

Kevlo911

 

that sucks but its not like throwing a set of bearings in would be a big deal just a few hours of work but since they gave you a warrenty the labor should be on them to not just the materials. as for the rod you could have it oversized or just get a new one

 

Well they are giving me a refund and i get to keep the old motor

 

That sounds like the best deal yet. You should come down to the DC meets! We have a track meet on 3-6-05 at 10 am and a BBQ coming up this summer with well over 100 cars. Love to see your ride.

 

Rob I have some spare stock rods and pistons if you need them?