Finally got it running good, then.......
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Finally got it running good, then.......
It seems everytime I fix something I get a new problem. I fixed the noise coming from the rear. I Had some play in the wheel bearings. I reset the bearings. I ordered the 3/4" die to fix my spindle threads. The thread file didn't work out for me. I got my Demon tuned in right. Changed my timing and she was running like a dream :D
I started to notice a little lack in power. I Opened the hood and thought I was going to get sick! I blew a head gasket! My crate engine has 2,500 miles on it, so what do it do? I have been hard on it! Will GM fix it for me? I was thinking since I have to take the heads off to just get them done and get a new cam? I want to get over 400 horse! If I do that then no more warranty!
I started to notice a little lack in power. I Opened the hood and thought I was going to get sick! I blew a head gasket! My crate engine has 2,500 miles on it, so what do it do? I have been hard on it! Will GM fix it for me? I was thinking since I have to take the heads off to just get them done and get a new cam? I want to get over 400 horse! If I do that then no more warranty!
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Re: Finally got it running good, then....... (sdixon21)
When you say " I have been hard on it " can you elaborate a little more on this ? Like have you been in the 6000RPM neighbourhood for any extended periods of time ? :D
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Re: Finally got it running good, then....... (MotorHead)
I has never been past 6,000rpm. I never really took it easy to let it break in right. Did I mess in up because I was hard on it :confused:
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Re: Finally got it running good, then....... (sdixon21)
I think that GM crate engines are run to test tolerances. Typical break-in once installed in your car is 500 miles with no excessive rpms (no racing).
If just a head gasket, I'd change it out myself. Even with warranty, you are going to pay for labor for GM to tear it down; who knows what 'else' they will find.
If just a head gasket, I'd change it out myself. Even with warranty, you are going to pay for labor for GM to tear it down; who knows what 'else' they will find.
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Re: Finally got it running good, then....... (TedH)
Don't panic yet as you don't really know what you are dealing with yet. If it is a head gasket then I'm sure that GM will pay for that, but the actual repair costs?
Take it to a mechnaic, a professional probabably has to look at it for warranty issues. Tell him you've taken it to redline a few times, should still be OK with the warranty. I would not start tearing it sown myself until a mechanic has documented the failure, as that could result in a void warranty.
Take it to a mechnaic, a professional probabably has to look at it for warranty issues. Tell him you've taken it to redline a few times, should still be OK with the warranty. I would not start tearing it sown myself until a mechanic has documented the failure, as that could result in a void warranty.
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Re: Finally got it running good, then....... (sdixon21)
GM warranty: 3year/36,000 miles part and labor
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/gm_warranty/index.cfm
See page 14 of the PDF file.
If you can get dealer approval you could take it to an independant guy and have them put new heads and cam having GM pay for at least a bulk of the labor.
[Modified by Fevre, 10:50 AM 10/2/2002]
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/gm_warranty/index.cfm
See page 14 of the PDF file.
If you can get dealer approval you could take it to an independant guy and have them put new heads and cam having GM pay for at least a bulk of the labor.
[Modified by Fevre, 10:50 AM 10/2/2002]
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Re: Finally got it running good, then....... (Fevre)
One more thing, any motor is not bullet proof, you will blow them if they are abused. I have blown a few and I know all the labour and money involved so I tend to take it easy on them now.
That being said I have had the current motor in my car for 5 years and have just bought a NOS Cheater kit for, if it blows now I got my money and fun out of it, it was a different story when it was new. :D
That being said I have had the current motor in my car for 5 years and have just bought a NOS Cheater kit for, if it blows now I got my money and fun out of it, it was a different story when it was new. :D
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