Thrust bearing problem

[Kags1969]

Well, I had thought I was having an electical issue with my idle, it turned out to be crank walk.... .22". So I am pulling the engine. Dont know whose fault it is, mine or the manufacturer of the shortblock.

What could wear thrust bearings out in 400 miles?

Chris

[altiain]

Chris, that really sucks. I'm sorry to hear it.

Almost a quarter inch of play in 400 miles sounds pretty suspicious to me. The maximum allowable endplay in the Factory TSB is 0.3mm, which is about 1/85th of an inch. I think I'd be looking to whomever you bought the shortblock from for a new engine, as it sounds like they sold you a lemon.

[POS Racing]

I agree with Altiain you got a lemon, allowable is 0.01181" and you measured .22" dang near a 1/4 of an inch of play! All of this in less than 400 miles!

Did you get a warranty with this motor??

[Treibenschnell]

How much disassembly do we have to do to remove the motor again?

[Kags1969]

It will be the same amount as last time.... yes, I have a warranty. I just need to make sure that it was faulty manufacturing...

Chris

[Treibenschnell]

It will be the same amount as last time...

Ahhh... son of a bit...

Oh well... name the date and time.

[sammm]

Damn Chris! You're really hard on vehicles ain't ya? Post up when the fun begins and I'll lend a hand if I can.

[altiain]

Post up when the fun begins and I'll lend a hand if I can.

Same here... but I'll leave the starter for 3Bean.

[Treibenschnell]

Same here... but I'll leave the starter for 3Bean.

I'll tell ya what... we'll draw straws for that duty!!!

[Kags1969]

Looks like I'm shooting the "one motor swap a year" rule in the foot. Thanks for the help guys. I am going to pull alot of the outside stuff this week. I cleaned the garage(it still isnt that clean) and backed the car in there.

I will call the engine guys tomorrow and see what they need.

Chris

[Treibenschnell]

Looks like I'm shooting the "one motor swap a year" rule in the foot.

Nah... that doesn't matter any... it's good practice. You know that at some point one of us will be doing the same damned thing...

[Kags1969]

.022" not .22", but still out of spec.

Chris

[POS Racing]

.022" not .22", but still out of spec.

Chris

Geez thanks for making us think you had a 1/4" of inch of play! :o:

[Kags1969]

Well No love from the manufacturer of the shortblock. Not particularly surprised. So, I guess I will pull the head and intake off of that motor and sell them. Anyone need a 99/00 head and intake?

Chris

[POS Racing]

Well No love from the manufacturer of the shortblock. Not particularly surprised.

Chris

What did they say??

[Kags1969]

They said "We check crank endplay and it left here with .005-.010, maybe you have to much clutch pressure,"

I am liking the idea of going NA for a while more and more....

Chris

[Majik]

Well No love from the manufacturer of the shortblock. Not particularly surprised. So, I guess I will pull the head and intake off of that motor and sell them. Anyone need a 99/00 head and intake?

Chris

Hmmm, you just rebuilt that head right? Sorry to hear about the problems. I dont know if I would let the engine quys walk with the excuse of too much clutch pressure. Id let POS talk to them if I were you. Id give him something free if he were mad at me. Let us know when the work is going to be done. Im down for some help.

[Kags1969]

Thanks. NA is sounding better and better.....

[Treibenschnell]

Thanks. NA is sounding better and better.....

Yes... it's not so dark on this side of the Force!

[Treibenschnell]

Besides, maybe we can try going supercharged on this one!