<VV> Back to the engine shop

[Byron Comp]

Thanks for your input, Stephen. The real issue here is that I paid a supposedly reputable shop to go over that drivetrain, replacing what needed to be and giving me back a worthwhile engine. It's been driven less than 200 miles since it was reinstalled in the car, so whatever the current problem is, the shop should stand behind their work and fix it. I've done all the work I was capable of on this project and had other, professionals do the rest. My comfort level with this shop is not high, but I feel like they need to be given a chance to make it right.
 
Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert
Gainesville, FL
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:31:58 -0600
> From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Back to the engine shop
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> I agree with Mat in getting a second opinion as the first one makes no sense.  I 
> am confused how a dropped seat would give the symtoms that are described.  If is 
> a dropped seat, in my limited estimation, the rpm's would drop which would 
> lead to the low pressure/temp light and the "strange" (a better 
> description might help us) noise.  Since this happens in the (2000 - rpm) range, 
> I don't see how a dropped seat would cause the light to come on unless there 
> were problems with the oil pump.  
> Have you considered doing the work yourself? I have taken apart and put the 
> engine together and I'm a school teacher.  With help from your club, the 
> repair manual, and vv, most people can do this. 
> 
> Stephen U
> '65 Monza 100 PG AC hardtop  "the original 4 door sports car"
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> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:34:52 -0800 (PST)
> From: Byron Comp <byron.comp at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Back to the engine shop.
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:40:38 -0500 (EST)
>> From: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Back to Engine Shop
>> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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>> 
>> the engine 
>> began making a strange noise and wanting to stall out at idle. The 
> Temp/Press 
>> light also came on when running less than about 1000-2000 rpms. A local 
> mechanic 
>> believes it to be a failed camshaft bearing based on how it sounds. At any 
> rate, 
>> it's going onto a trailer Mon. morning for the two-hour ride to the 
> shop where 
>> it was last worked on and assembled. Then it was out of the car and was 
> never 
>> run before I installed it and got it up and running. Time will tell if it 
> gets 
>> fixed under warranty or if I pay through the nose, again. I'll keep you 
> posted.
>> 
>> Byron Comp
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