Re: Engine diagnosis on Alice  
Re: Engine diagnosis on Alice -- Alicemav Post Reply Top of thread Maverick Message Board
Posted by: Charlie Ping ®
2001/08/01, 23:48:23

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If he didn't remove the intake there is NO WAY that he knows the camshaft is bent. And it is a very remote possibility anyway. Ask for a better explanation, if he won't/can't walk away.

Fix the oil leaks. You said it was running ok right? If so the camshaft almost has to be fine. Fix the leaks and just keep driving her.


:Well, the guy came out and we went over the situation.. the cam shaft is bent and is producing 'shavings' that you can see in the oil. The Oil leaks are coming from the valve covers and a couple of other places (and as usual, you guys hit it right on the head... oil sending unit toast). He gave me a great quote (verbal) for the engine replacement so I asked him to let me think about what else I could do. I have sent him a letter asking for a contract of the work for my review and if and when I receive it ALice will be back on the road relatively soon. If I DON'T get that writen estimate with everything spelled out I go back to "shopping".....



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