Think I Threw a Rod....

[Zaph]

Dry 374.7
Wet 430 amazing, This is about 365 lbs for comparison...

Mmmm 2 stroke goodness. While we're waiting, Here's my 84 RZ350 I owned from about 85 to 87. Holy crap, fast.

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[StezenW]

Over 2 weeks since an update....

@Project Midnight

 

[r1ch999999]

at this stage you gotta wonder whats going on. we are free to continue speculating as a result.
if he paid for an engine teardown, i'd be pissed if that hasnt been carried out yet. it's been way to long to have that completed and handed the results.
be even more pissed if i found out i forgot to put oil in it which is what trashed the engine.
(the 5000m oil change thread comes to mind), but then it would be obvious why I'd never speak of the engine explosion ever again.
In an ironic way, neither the tune would be at fault, nor would Ford.

I bet he got in an argument on this site and the truck imploded in retaliation

 

[myothercarizahearse]

I bet he got in an argument on this site and the truck imploded in retaliation

wonder if the damper dampened the implosion.....

 

[Project Midnight]

UPDATE: after running circles around with Ford Dealer Mac Haik and Ford Customer Service, no one giving me pictures of said damage, no return phone calls etc.. and the still, blanket sweep of “all the mods”, I’ve reached out to Stage 3 Motorsports for some help... I’m currently working with the President of Stage 3 Motorsports and he’s gathering information... It’s refreshing to work with someone that responds to your emails etc... Ford had quoted me $14,107 for a new stock engine with parts and labor included, to regain my Ford Warranty... as I said before, I’ll keep you updated as I find out more...

 

[Project Midnight]

Over 2 weeks since an update....

@Project Midnight

I’ve updated... just now ?

 

[Project Midnight]

Any updates @Project Midnight ?

Yes, just posted...

 

[OFC Ranger]

UPDATE: after running circles around with Ford Dealer Mac Haik and Ford Customer Service, no one giving me pictures of said damage, no return phone calls etc... I’ve reached out to Stage 3 Motorsports for some help... I’m currently working with the President of Stage 3 Motorsports and he’s gathering information... It’s refreshing to work with someone that responds to your emails etc... Ford had quoted me $14,107 for a new stock engine with parts and labor included, to regain my Ford Warranty... as I said before, I’ll keep you updated as I find out more...

If you ever run into something of this nature again pay an attorney a nominal fee to write them a request on an official letterhead. That usually does the trick.

 

[HenryMac]

Ford had quoted me $14,107 for a new stock engine with parts and labor included, to regain my Ford Warranty...

Yikes.... oh well, dancing with the devil is pricey.

Sometimes you win the golden fiddle... sometimes the devil takes your soul.

 

[Project Midnight]

at this stage you gotta wonder whats going on. we are free to continue speculating as a result.
if he paid for an engine teardown, i'd be pissed if that hasnt been carried out yet. it's been way to long to have that completed and handed the results.
be even more pissed if i found out i forgot to put oil in it which is what trashed the engine.
(the 5000m oil change thread comes to mind), but then it would be obvious why I'd never speak of the engine explosion ever again.
In an ironic way, neither the tune would be at fault, nor would Ford.

@RANGER PRIDE I’ve updated... and as I’ve said before, I work shift work, and overtime... and I’m not a Forum Queen... I will update this forum when I can, with updated information... I’m just as curious as everyone else, to see where this goes... throw your stones elsewhere if you want to bitch and moan about results... this is my fight, and if I choose to leave you out of the results, thats my choice... As I’ve said before, I’ll keep everyone updated... Oh yeah, and guess what, I’m off the next 2 days... so ask away...

 

[Blue Streak]

UPDATE: after running circles around with Ford Dealer Mac Haik and Ford Customer Service, no one giving me pictures of said damage, no return phone calls etc.. and the still, blanket sweep of “all the mods”, I’ve reached out to Stage 3 Motorsports for some help... I’m currently working with the President of Stage 3 Motorsports and he’s gathering information... It’s refreshing to work with someone that responds to your emails etc... Ford had quoted me $14,107 for a new stock engine with parts and labor included, to regain my Ford Warranty... as I said before, I’ll keep you updated as I find out more...

I would definitely demand pictures with arrows & a paragraph explaining what each one was all about.?

 

[Project Midnight]

$14000....oh gawd, thats nuts.


did you get the engine back in your possession?

*edit....now that i see your night shift crankiness translated into your reply to me....good luck. have fun and work some overtime, you'll need it.

I apologize Ranger, I’m on edge at the moment, and your comment about checking my oil level etc... seriously?? My truck is pristine... your comments are what set me off. You could eat off my engine, cause it’s so clean. Lol.. You’ve supported me before, and I thank you for that, I’m just running the maze of warranty’s etc... ?

$14000....oh gawd, thats nuts.


did you get the engine back in your possession?

*edit....now that i see your night shift crankiness translated into your reply to me....good luck. have fun and work some overtime, you'll need it.

 

[txquailguy]

I grew up in the Houston area and am very familiar with your dealer. Pretty sad that a huge dealership chain like Mac Haik would treat folks like that. That Ranger motor is like a flea to those people....they make so much money! Plus being under warranty means no problem for them anyway. Why they wouldn't take care of their customer with Ford internally in an "iffy" situation, just to get you back for your next vehicle.....Shows how shortsighted these morons are....
I'm really curious how any of the mods you had installed would be detrimental to that motor? Tuning....ok, but mods installed? "All the mods".....that's a pword response from those idiots!
As always...IMHO

 

[Leftcoast]

@RANGER PRIDE I’ve updated... and as I’ve said before, I work shift work, and overtime... and I’m not a Forum Queen... I will update this forum when I can, with updated information... I’m just as curious as everyone else, to see where this goes... throw your stones elsewhere if you want to bitch and moan about results... this is my fight, and if I choose to leave you out of the results, thats my choice... As I’ve said before, I’ll keep everyone updated... Oh yeah, and guess what, I’m off the next 2 days... so ask away...

Forum queen
I like it when people stick up for themselves. Good for you and good luck with Stage 3. A lot of people with tunes are monitoring this thread.

 

[t4thfavor]

Forum queen
I like it when people stick up for themselves. Good for you and good luck with Stage 3. A lot of people with tunes are monitoring this thread.

I don't think any tune is worth $14K. I think you could do a 2.7L swap for less than that, even if you paid a shop to do it.

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