new engine lasted about 15 seconds

[stangracr]

Well the dealer installed the new engine. I got to start the engine for the first time. Well it rattled its ass off for about 5 seconds then had a solid knock. No compression on #1. They pulled the valve cover off to make sure a cam follower hadnt been spit out. Everything looked fine. New engine is ordered and on the way.



ed

[ctrlraven]

New reman Ford engine?

[SC Cheesehead]

Well the dealer installed the new engine. I got to start the engine for the first time. Well it rattled its ass off for about 5 seconds then had a solid knock. No compression on #1. They pulled the valve cover off to make sure a cam follower hadnt been spit out. Everything looked fine. New engine is ordered and on the way.



ed



New reman Ford engine?

^^^^^ What he said. ^^^^

Something wasn't put together correctly, right from the get-go...:(

[DOOM]

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

Hope they get it right!

[RoyLPita]

Part of the Ford service parts warranty.

Keep us posted.

[SNOOT]

Are they missing any nuts or bolts? :censor:

[Vortech347]

Are they missing any nuts or bolts? :censor:

First thing I thought. Wonder if someone is missing a socket? :eek:

[SpartaPerformance]

Some service writer is making a new RO with SPW line. Unfortunately reman engines and trans are done outside contract with local rebuilders. Lord knows I've done a few SPW's within minutes of road testing. NOT FUN :bigcry:

[stangracr]

Yup, new ford reman. Hope the next one is put together right. It didnt make me mad but it was depressing. Oh well another 2-3 weeks for another one. I had them clean the car up and I put my car cover on it.

ed

[Zim Hosein]

Well the dealer installed the new engine. I got to start the engine for the first time. Well it rattled its ass off for about 5 seconds then had a solid knock. No compression on #1. They pulled the valve cover off to make sure a cam follower hadnt been spit out. Everything looked fine. New engine is ordered and on the way.

ed

One would "think" that the dealer would at least give it a test drive before calling you in only to make 'em look like fools! :eek:

[vegasmarauder]

I'll bet one of the workers at the rebuilder took a shortcut and drove the damper on with an impact instead of the correct tool. Saves time, but ruins the oil pump. Start it up, no oil pressure, rattling and then death to the bottom end...

Too bad..

[jon5212]

Did they even put oil in it?

[stangracr]

Engine was full of oil. I was the first person to start the motor. Gauge showed good oil pressure. I checked it. Something was just not put together correctly. Hope the next one is perfect. I would really love to get my car back. Its been at the dealer since april the 23rd.




ed

[Bradley G]

I have been running a Ford Reman long block since spring of 2005 when it had 35,200 miles , currently @ 15#'s of boost making 418 RWHP and has 123,500 clicks.

[stangracr]

Yeah I hope it was just a fluke. Cant wait to get the car back.






ed