Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression!
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CF Senior Moments Member
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression!
I just got a call from the dealer telling me that my #1 piston is not showing any compression and that it is causing the "blow-by" problem I related in an earler post. (Oil coming out of dip-stick).
I have an extended warrenty - but I'm not sure what they will cover yet. Does anyone have experience with this - will they just fix the one piston/ring?
I don't feel good about a repair like that - seems if one went then the others might be about ready to do too?
This would be a good time to upgrade to a "forged" bottom end - Crank & pistons.
But if I do that - what part of the cost would a extended warrenty pay?
Car is a 2000 Vert with 50K - not been "abused" - oil changed every 3K!
It has been run hard a few times - but not more than other vettes I'm sure -
Related expereinces anyone?
:cry :(
I have an extended warrenty - but I'm not sure what they will cover yet. Does anyone have experience with this - will they just fix the one piston/ring?
I don't feel good about a repair like that - seems if one went then the others might be about ready to do too?
This would be a good time to upgrade to a "forged" bottom end - Crank & pistons.
But if I do that - what part of the cost would a extended warrenty pay?
Car is a 2000 Vert with 50K - not been "abused" - oil changed every 3K!
It has been run hard a few times - but not more than other vettes I'm sure -
Related expereinces anyone?
:cry :(
Melting Slicks
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From: Spring, TX
Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (1stGlance)
That is a new one for me. A complete loss of compression would indicate either a bent valve or a significant piston failure. Since you have a blowby problem I would assume the second. The damage in that cylinder could be severe. I would have them pull the head and take a look.
My 98 has over 105,000 miles and quite a few of those on road courses and 1/4 mile at a time. My compression still registers within normal parameters.
My 98 has over 105,000 miles and quite a few of those on road courses and 1/4 mile at a time. My compression still registers within normal parameters.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (1stGlance)
I would let them fix the problem under warranty and drive away.. :yesnod: If it happens again..STROKE IT !! Why spend money when you don't have to.. :rolleyes:
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CF Senior Moments Member
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (gonbad)
Sorry - my statement was not accurate - I called back and got a more detailed explanation - they tell me the number one cylinder shows 70 # compression - the rest fall between 125 - 135 compression.
Sounds to me like a ring problem. I doubt that they squirted oil in that cylinder and ran the compression again - to see if it jumps up. Used to be (back in the old days) that you could tell if it was a valve or rings by doing that.
Thanks for your input,
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Sounds to me like a ring problem. I doubt that they squirted oil in that cylinder and ran the compression again - to see if it jumps up. Used to be (back in the old days) that you could tell if it was a valve or rings by doing that.
Thanks for your input,
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Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (vstella)
I would let them fix the problem under warranty and drive away.. :yesnod: If it happens again..STROKE IT !! Why spend money when you don't have to.. :rolleyes:
Good luck and sorry to here about your misfortune. :cheers:
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CF Senior Moments Member
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (MTI 427 Roadster)
Actually I have been lusting after major mods - but the costs have kept me at bay! :)
The first thing I thought was OK - might as well do it now! If it's coming apart anyway - but then the complexity of who pays for what etc. - I don't need more hassles right now!
If I went that direction I would call LGM and have it trailered over to them to complete the build.
:steering:
The first thing I thought was OK - might as well do it now! If it's coming apart anyway - but then the complexity of who pays for what etc. - I don't need more hassles right now!
If I went that direction I would call LGM and have it trailered over to them to complete the build.
:steering:
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Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (1stGlance)
They should cover all the labor for you, but see if you can pay the difference in parts prices for forged rods, pistons, and good fastners etc. I know my dealer would, but they're the exception not the rule.
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Re: Time for forged bottom end - 50K and #1 lost compression! (vstella)
I would let them fix the problem under warranty and drive away.. :yesnod: If it happens again..STROKE IT !! Why spend money when you don't have to.. :rolleyes:
