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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Well, Richies Z06 hasn't even turned over to 20,000 miles yet, and now this:







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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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That is a big ouch! Wonder what caused that, tune maybe?
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Wow, sorry to hear about it.

So what "blew" exactly? Looks like some debri was created that hammered the piston face and chamber. What made all those dents and scratches? Part of the spark plug?

My condolenses.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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I guess it's a good thing you're "close" to someone who services Corvettes!
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Sorry about that, I guess warranty is out of the question.
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That ain't gonna' be cheap.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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I'm sorry for your troubles. Don't beat yourself up for modding the car....problems can happen with any car whether its been modified or not. Sometimes you just don't know. I'm always hesitant to modify a stock, cast-piston engine preferring the forged LPE motor and the warranty LPE/21st Century Muscle Cars provides. If there is a problem with the motor I know its covered.

Assuming they take any responsibility, I hope the shop that did the work is making it right with you. Good luck and hopefull they'll have you back up and running soon.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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That sucks, hope you get it back up and runnin quick!
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I guess it's a good thing you're "close" to someone who services Corvettes!
Yup, it's good to "know" people!!
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Holy canoli !! Sorry to see ya pain. You are my kind of vette ower.
Soldier on!! Greetings from Ma.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Sorry about that, I guess warranty is out of the question.
Yup, pretty much!
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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"little" too lean, probably ring lands from piston melted off


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Originally Posted by markabc6
probably ring lands from piston melted off
Ahh, ok... I thought it might be that actually. I know the cylinder fried, but was indeed wondering exactly where the dents came from.
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"little" too lean, probably ring lands from piston melted off


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That hurts just looking at the pics.
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Wow -- that really is a mess.....hmmm looks like you ran to lean, who did the tune ???

You may be able to hold them responsible for this mess.
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Man that sucks but now you can improve and make better,
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