Dropped a bolt into #4 - and ran it.

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09-19-2007, 07:37 AM

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Texas5.0

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RE: Dropped a bolt into #4 - and ran it.

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I would have trouble even leavinga repairshopin a carhaving one new piston and ringset, and one resurfaced cylinder head. As soon as you leave the shop, he could argue that you caused any problems that may arise. It's a shame that you agreed to let him fix the problem that way to begin with. At this point, I'd get some proof that his repair methods were not sanctioned by logic--such as the opinion of the manufacturer (Ford)--and use that to justify insisting that he do a complete rebuild...it it were me.

It's a lot more complicated than what you have made it sound. I did not agree to his repair methods. He broke it. Therefore he made a decision on how to fix it. I am not going to tell someone how to fix the mistake they made, it's not my responsibility. Now that he has made the repair and my car is running like total crap, I am going to take it to another shop and explain the situation to them and ask them if they would work on it. Get the bill and take it to the guy that tore my car up. If he does not pay we are off to small claims court.

Last night I ran a compression check on four cylinders. I did not have time to do all 8.
#5 155
#6 150
#7 150
and the magic rebuilt number 4 was 125.

My car is getting about 4 miles to the gallon, there are massive vibrations at medium to high RPM's and the idle problem is worse now then when I took it to them.

09-19-2007, 10:16 AM

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RE: Dropped a bolt into #4 - and ran it.

time for a new shortblock.

09-19-2007, 04:45 PM

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RE: Dropped a bolt into #4 - and ran it.

Talked to a local engine builder - shop. He said he would be glad to look at the car for me. Said he could spend all night trying to figure out why the first mechanic did what he did. He said it would take him a couple of days to figure out what all was wrong with my car but he will do it and then let me know what my options are.

Round two starts tomorrow.