EDIT: ***machine shop*** trying fuc$ me over

by **all_red** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:54 pm

so now your taking care of the whole thing? Niether Toyota nor that shop are taking responsibility?

by **SC V6** » Sun Apr 04, 2004 10:04 pm

well... my father was a lawyer, and some of his lawyer buddies are going to take care of this for me.. Im going to pay for it right now, then im taking the Machine Shop to court and getting my money... so.. its going to be back in the end.. At toyota the Head Service Manager is taking care of me.. hes done everything for free so far.. so.. we will see, but I will get my money back

by **all_red** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:07 am

ScottV6 wrote:... but I will get my money back

Thats good to hear bro

by **SC V6** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 10:07 am

its lookin like about $4325.00 for parts and labor for the new short block, gaskets, fluids, and misc crap to replace the block... makes me want to cry... Im just a college student...

by **SKYravefever** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 11:13 am

Damn dude, that totally sucks ass. Any particular reason you had to get the rings initially?

by **SC V6** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 2:41 pm

didn't.. the rings increase horse, and can handle a whole lot of boost, this doesn't mean that my engine can, its just that it would handle it better, and I would get better horse out of my engine rather than the stock rings...

by **SC V6** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 7:51 pm

hmmm... I think I have the most expensive engine in the whole forum... well engines... I love this car, and I would never sell it, but geez... this is killing me... Its too bad places don't stand behind there work, then treat their paying customers like crap... so much disrespect from that guy at the machine shop, its rediculas... but yeah this all sucks pretty bad... I think I barly had 3500 miles on that engine since last july... and now another rebuild, and another break in process... and another few grand dropped :cry:

by **all_red** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 9:18 pm

ScottV6 wrote:hmmm... I think I have the most expensive engine in the whole forum... well engines... I love this car, and I would never sell it, but geez... this is killing me... Its too bad places don't stand behind there work, then treat their paying customers like crap... so much disrespect from that guy at the machine shop, its rediculas... but yeah this all sucks pretty bad... I think I barly had 3500 miles on that engine since last july... and now another rebuild, and another break in process... and another few grand dropped

I feel you bro

by **SC V6** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 12:30 pm

Just an update, the motor has been dropped and they are expecting the new short block in tomorrow.. Ill take pictures this weekend when I go to see my car... but Ill keep u all posted
later
Scott

by **SC V6** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:05 am

Update: They are NOW expecting the Block tomorrow.. almost a week since the last "We are expecting it tomorrow" thing... then it will go to the machine shop to have the new rings ordered then put in... so its looking like it may be the end of april before I get my car back... all is good so far.. but ill keep everyone updated.. later

by **SC V6** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:24 am

well the block now is going to be in who knows when... the Kansas City factory doesn't have a block.. so who knows when this will be resolved

by **Raysot** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:27 pm

I have rebuilt a few engines in my time, and it's always been recommended to never use chrome rings. They are notorious for not seating properly, too much blow-by and the chrome coating doesn't stick all that well, so once it is loose, it's loose inside the cylinder, creating all kinds of hate and discontent...

Ray

by **Grazi07** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:41 pm

well, its a good thing you have a lawyer, a subpeona from the court will get you the required info from the shop. Make sure you get everything from the dealership in writing and save it all, that will help a ton! The more proof of foul play you have, and the more sources that say there's something wrong, the better

by **SC V6** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:06 pm

Just recieved word from Total seal that the scratching on the cylinder walls was caused by dirt or some material getting into the engine while it was being assembled... so.. we will see how toyota takes this... now everyone is scattering to try to avoid blame.. fun fun fun o how I enjoy this so much
later
Scott
(that was sarcasim)

by **SC V6** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:29 pm

talked to two more creditable sources and explained the situation, and both said that it was without a doubt the shop was the cause... And after next week I will have all the material that I need to start the legal process... Then its all up to the lawyers... And Im sure the shop can't contend w\ the lawyers that I know.. there rates are crazy... In the end of the year it works out to be around $350 or soemthing a hour.. crazy stuff... But anyway.. Ill keep everyone posted.. WISH ME LUCK!
later
Scott

EDIT: machine shop trying fuc$ me over

Chrome rings were the problem...

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