Subject	Re: z1 has never had a motor fail. it's all on you....
Posted by	silver z on August 30, 2004 at 6:00 PM
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In Reply To	z1 has never had a motor fail. it's all on you.... (n/m) posted by Halo Z on August 30, 2004 at 05:53 PM
Message	that's one weak response. Time will tell. i've been throught this same deal. Fresh engine, everything new on it, another $600.00 spent on a water pump that failed AFTER the engine was installed into the car. 10 minutes on the highway, and the temp. gauge shoots up. turn it off, coast off highway, call the shop. they say "loosen radiator cap, false air pocket reading". i do that, reading goes normal, i start driving it back to shop, it runs F-cked up...i pull off road again. Long story short...2 cylinders, very weak compression. they blame "hot florida sun". i blame "sh!tty hose clamps on radiator hoses". But of course, it's on me... short story. i put more money in engine, forged pistons into short block, new HKS turbos. now i'll go over the entire engine to make sure it's right, before i even take it out for more than 10 minutes...i've already found loose clamps, hose very loose at 3 places for boost controller, 2 radiator leaks...lol. BEST OF LUCK, ROB...
Follow Ups	Engine is toasted and I'm at fault?!? ver long - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 17:34:38 08/30/04 Yikes, Rob.. that sucks big time. Hopefully you can 'work - Scotts94z32 17:42:28 08/30/04 heh well you wouldn't be the first to have a problem with Z1 (n/m) - spyhunter(nj) 17:44:01 08/30/04 And you wouldn't be the first to make a claim without any - aZiator 17:52:57 08/30/04 sorry, i've just seen a lot of negative posts regarding Z1 - spyhunter(nj) 18:37:44 08/30/04 Well, I am sorry if I was rude then. didn't mean to jump - aZiator 19:13:57 08/30/04 no reasoning to back it up??? - Spee 18:52:32 08/30/04 " (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 18:53:46 08/30/04 I will agree that Z1 had its share of problems with builds - aZiator 19:11:07 08/30/04 "' - ni[X]it 19:26:09 08/30/04 yup, but everyone will enjoy the bandwagon.. (n/m) - speedr300z (ATL) 19:39:48 08/30/04 agreed. (n/m) - Spee 22:02:29 08/30/04 Umm...? - ENVYMYZ 00:21:33 08/31/04 Did I make that too hard for you too understand? - Spee 17:23:32 08/31/04 HI! - ENVYMYZ 23:37:13 08/31/04 You're not helping your case with them. Really, I thought - Moxie 17:45:07 08/30/04 the guy's depressed and running out of ideas... - ZEngineer (TT) 17:48:35 08/30/04 I am not slamming him, I feel for the guy - Moxie 17:55:14 08/30/04 Re: I am not slamming him, I feel for the guy - Grateful Zed 18:04:19 08/30/04 :/ - zboost 17:51:13 08/30/04 z1 has never had a motor fail. it's all on you.... (n/m) - Halo Z 17:53:24 08/30/04 Re: z1 has never had a motor fail. it's all on you.... - silver z 18:00:11 08/30/04 Good point, I have heard of all sorts of parts failing after - aZiator 18:03:59 08/30/04 i know you are pro Z1 chris. - Halo Z 18:09:33 08/30/04 I hear you, Just trying to mitigate a little - aZiator 18:22:46 08/30/04 If it were me I would call Z1, and keep this between you and - aZiator 18:00:50 08/30/04 BIG second. (n/m) - spotz 18:21:24 08/30/04 Allright this is ludicrous. - Russell@Z1 18:04:51 08/30/04 Wait, he installed the motor? - SeedyROM 18:28:15 08/30/04 Z1 did not install the motor. - Russell@Z1 18:44:04 08/30/04 Yeah, just went through the old posts - SeedyROM 18:49:54 08/30/04 wish them luck BOO! I just lost $7500 & now I have no motor (n/m) - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:34:54 08/30/04 I wished you both luck - SeedyROM 19:44:21 08/30/04 Dude, there is 2 sides to every story (n/m) - kryptonite729 19:54:42 08/30/04 posting this here is not a bad thing... - 1hotzx 18:33:12 08/30/04 You have a point - SeedyROM 18:42:26 08/30/04 exactly correct (n/m) - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:18:32 08/30/04 "some are flaming, yes...they are turds with legs" haha - EricTTZ 19:35:38 08/30/04 So you wouldn't call the vendor before posting? - dpjax 19:50:34 08/30/04 Well I decided to go ahead and get the pics - Russell@Z1 18:42:03 08/30/04 Russel I will call you tomorrow around 4pm... - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:32:35 08/30/04 Russel can you explain the reason for the 3 turbo failure?? (n/m) - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:04:27 08/30/04 Who installed the turbos?? Who broke in the turbos? (n/m) - speedr300z (ATL) 19:10:21 08/30/04 turbos do not need to be broken in. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 19:11:49 08/30/04 How about oil at startup? Not needed either?? (n/m) - speedr300z (ATL) 19:18:17 08/30/04 delete your old post b/c i'm right? - Chris(NJ) 19:19:56 08/30/04 No, Just keep telling myself that its not worth my time - speedr300z (ATL) 19:34:45 08/30/04 wonderful response. typical z1 fashion. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 19:43:13 08/30/04 oh, and prove me wrong. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 20:05:06 08/30/04 If you want to install a turbo and NOT ensure it is primed - speedr300z (ATL) 20:33:44 08/30/04 i seriously doubt that is what you meant by break in (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 20:47:18 08/30/04 sorry to step in here, but i think it's important, .>>>> - ni[X]it 21:35:38 08/30/04 and FWIW, ..>>> - ni[X]it 21:56:50 08/30/04 ok, thanks... I am not aware of any of the new Z1 turbos - speedr300z (ATL) 22:47:05 08/30/04 hi Bob! - ni[X]it 07:51:15 08/31/04 Hi Nixit, I'll agree with you on most of that... - speedr300z (ATL) 08:31:34 08/31/04 Believe me, much better than the one I originally typed.. - speedr300z (ATL) 20:45:22 08/30/04 when you ask a dumb question its a free for all. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 20:49:48 08/30/04 So what was the dumb question? Him asking Russell why 3 of - speedr300z (ATL) 20:56:50 08/30/04 your question was the dumb one. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 08:06:40 08/31/04 once again, a waste... (n/m) - speedr300z (ATL) 09:19:38 08/31/04 I installed the turbo with all new lines and gaskets (n/m) - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:17:25 08/30/04 Wow, that sucks!...hope that you and Z1 find a way to work - TheTwinZ (Peru) 18:13:21 08/30/04 "JWT aren't the most reliable turbo's"...good one. - SeedyROM 18:25:42 08/30/04 He's just venting so take it easy. You have vented in the - Spongerider :) 18:40:02 08/30/04 True, true - SeedyROM 18:46:25 08/30/04 Really big 2nd.. (n/m) - speedr300z (ATL) 19:21:14 08/30/04 You are going to force them to stop dealing with you... - dpjax 18:43:17 08/30/04 Re: You are going to force them to stop dealing with you... - Magnum 18:53:14 08/30/04 I wish you the best of luck w/ the motor/car, other - Chris(NJ) 18:45:47 08/30/04 can't say that I'm surprised at all. - Spee 18:50:17 08/30/04 Consistant? Consistant with selling engines to people - aZiator 19:03:03 08/30/04 You need a newer Sig. - Spongerider :) 19:07:13 08/30/04 hehe...soon enough, buddy. - Spee 21:58:52 08/30/04 Spee...if you're serious, you're an idiot - dpjax 19:56:02 08/30/04 hi - ni[X]it 19:01:24 08/30/04 Z1 assambled the water pump not me Thanks Nixit - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:11:24 08/30/04 well,either way, you should have kept all this off the forum - ni[X]it 19:25:18 08/30/04 ding! ding! ding! (n/m) - dpjax 19:53:52 08/30/04 even though Nixit can be a complete asshole... - Jason300zxTT(NoVA) 19:31:10 08/30/04 w00t w00t Jason is agreeing with Nixit. Is the world ending? (n/m) - kryptonite729 19:47:10 08/30/04 Re: even though Nixit can be a complete asshole... - ni[X]it 21:46:51 08/30/04 agreed. Z1 doesn't appear to be at fault to me (n/m) - aliaZ (broken in) 08:02:57 08/31/04 This post is more that I'm looking for advice - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:01:29 08/30/04 any aftermarket temp gauges? (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 19:02:54 08/30/04 Yes told Z1 that it was normal - red zya in ct *sport'n 600's* 19:09:01 08/30/04
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