AMOF it seems to be turning out THE ONLY thing left in good shape was the pistons, rings, and cylinder walls *^@%(@#$*@$#*@$#*@#$@#

First thoughts and look at the inside of my motor proved to be pretty impressive, and showed no major flaws (OR SO WE THOUGHT).

But as Sal got further into it, and ripped it down, he first found out the #7 Rod Bearing was eating itself up, and had damaged (grooved) that journal of the crank.

Now it turns out, the head gasket area is scorched on both heads, (and block deck in several places). I’m told I was VERY close to a head gasket blowout.

Now if that’s not bad enough, the Motor Shop checked the Block and Heads yesterday and found both are all warped, #*^@#$*@
#$*@#. Which of course now means the block has to be squared and decked, and the heads have to be milled, etc.

All I can say is TG Sal has a great working relationship with the machine shop, (and they specialize in Race Motor’s, and TG are Mod Motor experts.) And TG I have someone like Sal that is working extremely close with me, THANKS SAL, I owe you BIG TIME

Amazing how something can run so perfect, so strong, and so consistent, yet have so much wrong with it, (with hardly any miles on it, @12-13K). I guess they DON’T just explode as I thought, it seems as I always thought, they’re simply time bombs waiting to explode, and I was clearly on borrowed time.

But I guess when all is said and done, I’ll have myself one kick *** motor, all back to correct spec’s, and can only hope it last longer than 12 K this time before showing the type of damage we’re finding deep inside @#$@#@*#@$%@$@$

Lets hope there's no more bad news in the days ahead

 

at least you are doing something about it now instead of blowing it on the freeway or track... and its going to be kickass when put back together

 

Tick-tock, tick-tock...looks like you caught it in time otherwise Gator would have really been faster than you for a while! Although with Vinnie pushing it down the track, blown motor and all, you may have given Gator a good run...

 

Rob,

We've been telling you, that you have been on borrowed time for a LONG TIME.

I'm just glad the engine didn't let go and you have something to work with and build up.

I hate when I see posts about ventilated blocks. (add a grand or more right there to the replacement cost)

 

Rob_02-

At what point do you say screw it, and go with a new block/heads? Is the stock block worth milling and adjusting to fit if it is all warped? At what point does durability come into the question? Just curious.

 

You made the decision in the neck of time then !

 

WOW Rob!!!

I'm guessing ALL THAT TIMING and maybe a little nitrous on top.

I'm wondering if detonation played a role in beating up the bearings and journal.

Congrats on the new build-up. You need to consider race gas only.

 

He won't run race gas in a daily driver < lol >

Glad you found it in time, bud ...

 

Time for a new 04 block....

 

Hey Ronbo. Dude, you are soooooo lucky you decided to build your motor. Like we've all been telling you, you've been playing Russian roulete. Thank God you found out this way instead of the other way. Can you say Kaaaaabbooooommmmm. I knew you could. Good luck bro and a big to Sal.

 

Great Job Sal


Rob, if you see Sal tell him to answer my e-mail's


Suavy

 

Just keep calling it worked for me

 

Pics?

 

It is easyer for me to use e-mail. I work afternoons so during the morning I'm sleeping and in the afternoon/ evening I'm at work and can't make long distant calls.

Sal, my comment was not a slam just rang the door bell


Suavy

 

I would hate to see the inside of my old L's motor....

I know atleast twice I lifted a head but never lost the gasket....

Sorry to hear that Robo... But SOON it will be better....