4+ months later, it's finally back!

[XSTAR]

Wow! Man, sorry to hear the news... Hopefully you get it figured out since you just had the build finsihed.

[98intrigue]

This is interesting... The shop just admitted to only putting in 9qts of Valvoline 20w50 VR1, but isn't the oil capacity 10.4qts? And to add to the irony, only 7qts were drained after only 600 miles. The car never smoked and there were no leaks.

As of now, it seems like both Nelson Competition and Elite Automotive are willing to cooperate. Nelson Comp said they would tear down the motor and diagnose. Elite Auto said they'd pull he motor if need be. I just need to get it all in writing to cover my ass...I don't think I should pay another penny.

[virginiavenom]

agreed.

[Leousmc]

Nice car!!!

You only need the gen 4 hood!!!

Enjoy it!!!

[Green viper]

Probly need to change oiler cooler if it wasn't done its only 175 can save you thousands

[Netko]

Man that must really suck! I'd have them cover ALL costs. Did you ever check the oil level or anything?


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[madninjaskillz]

Hope everything works out for you.

The Viper looks very good.

[Next Phase]

Man, that blows... I can feel your pain as I've had a similar situation happen. The worst part of the whole deal is not having your car while it's getting the motor work done....AGAIN. Then the concerns about blowing your motor once you get it back will creep into your mind. I'm guessing you'll be selling it once you get it back?

Your car looks sick. GL w/ getting it sorted out.

[98intrigue]

Originally Posted by Green viper

Probly need to change oiler cooler if it wasn't done its only 175 can save you thousands

Obviously $175 is nothing compared to the overall bill I paid, but it was never mentioned to me. I've never had to deal with a rebuild, so the oil cooler didn't cross my mind when the motor was being rebuilt. This should have been something the shop brought to my attention.

Originally Posted by Leousmc

Nice car!!!

You only need the gen 4 hood!!!

Enjoy it!!!

I've been talking with someone on a Gen 4 hood for a couple of months. With the unknown downtime, I'll probably have the hood before my car is ready to drive again.

Originally Posted by Netko

Man that must really suck! I'd have them cover ALL costs. Did you ever check the oil level or anything?


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I truly hate our dipstick. I can never get a consistent reading on it...but yes, I checked the level and it was in the safe zone. When I changed the oil the night before the spun bearing(s) happened, only 7qts were drained though.

Originally Posted by madninjaskillz

Hope everything works out for you.

The Viper looks very good.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Next Phase

Man, that blows... I can feel your pain as I've had a similar situation happen. The worst part of the whole deal is not having your car while it's getting the motor work done....AGAIN. Then the concerns about blowing your motor once you get it back will creep into your mind. I'm guessing you'll be selling it once you get it back?

Your car looks sick. GL w/ getting it sorted out.

Thank you. AGAIN is right. The car was down for 4 months before...it sat in my garage for 1 month before I decided what to do with it and then it sat in a shop for 3 months. Now it's been sitting in my garage for 1 week and no progress has been made. I 'm very frustrated that I've already had to wait a week with no resolution... I'll be disputing my credit card charge and getting my lawyer involved tomorrow if there isn't any progress.

The thought of blowing the motor will always be in the back of my mind now. When it happened for the 2nd time, I immediately said I was going to sell it. The fact is I've had my dream car for over 7 months and haven't really gotten to drive it. With all the money I've spent on maintenance/upgrades, I'd like to enjoy it.