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This is what happens when a tiny piece of metal gets stuck into one of your cylinders
...not for the feint of heart, gents. It ain't pretty. This is what happens when a tiny washer finds its way into your #3 cylinder after removing/replacing the fuel injectors. A very expensive error resulting in a replacement engine, and a valuable lesson learned not to be repeated. Worthy of tears, for sure.
After removing the heads to inspect the damage...   
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05-20-2014, 04:44 PM
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That sucks. Hate to see that, feel for you.
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Ouch.....looks like coffee table material now.
Hope the new motor works out for you.
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05-20-2014, 05:31 PM
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That Sucks! Sorry for your loss!
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05-21-2014, 07:42 AM
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What is your location?
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05-21-2014, 03:20 PM
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Nasty results, not that uncommon of a mistake. Head doesn't look "that" bad, so maybe just a shortblock and you are good to go.
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05-22-2014, 05:09 AM
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A number of years ago I bought an engine having exactly the same failure. Some red neck mechanic had dropped a nut into one of the cylinders when the car was at service. The block is now machined out for sleeving to 108mm bore. It will be a 7L stroker in time.
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05-23-2014, 05:12 AM
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Yellowbird,
Was this the first motor or the replacement motor you just purchased not too long ago?
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05-24-2014, 06:17 PM
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Ouch!
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05-29-2014, 08:37 AM
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This was the motor that I ruined (the original). It was easier to lift the motor out of the garage with the heads off, and I wanted to see the damage anyway. The replacement is already in the car, almost everything is hooked up, and nearly ready to start. If the replacement motor had that damage, I would feel the necessity to drive it off of a cliff, with the remaining seven working cylinders. LOL! This project has been a PITA, with too much time and $$$ spent. Even harder to stomach. I inspected all the remaining cylinders and they were absolutely brilliant, with no scouring or wear whatsoever. It was a very strong and well cared for motor before the damage (caused by removing and replacing the injectors). Now it will become a table - a VERY expensive table at that, but hey, good art isn't cheap.... Last edited by Yellowb1rd; 05-31-2014 at 04:04 PM.. |
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1983 Porsche 928S
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