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Forum: Transactions Feedback
10-06-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,239
Posted By WA2QK4U

Just found out that a “rebuilt” engine installed...

Just found out that a “rebuilt” engine installed in my C6 by Corvette Specialty had the wear and tear (valves and heads) of a 90-100,000 mile vehicle. I have about 23,000 miles on this engine. My...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-01-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Posted By WA2QK4U

Thanks for that perspective, it's exactly what I...

Thanks for that perspective, it's exactly what I plan to continue to do:cool:

Let's get some folks to weigh in on this though: How might the new engine affect trade-in value??
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-01-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Posted By WA2QK4U

Thanks to all who have weighed in on this. I...

Thanks to all who have weighed in on this. I knew I asked the right people. I'm not planning to sell the car but was simply wondering if a new engine increased the value at all. The points made...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-01-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Posted By WA2QK4U

How much value does a new engine add?

May be a dumb question, but nothing new for me so:

Got a 2010 Coupe with 105,000 miles. Dropping a new crated engine in it with 3 year 36k warranty. Question is does the new engine add minimal,...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By WA2QK4U

Wow, I only thought of WCC as an accessory depot...

Wow, I only thought of WCC as an accessory depot anyway, so never heard much about their engine work one way or another.

Since the thread's started, it couldn't hurt to have a list of recommended...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Thanks sir...been promised pics of the work as it...

Thanks sir...been promised pics of the work as it progresses, will share those too.

Back soon:cool:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Yet another Update: New Engine on the Way

Just got a look at my oil in the dissected filter, and sample of (very very black oil / 60% left on oil life). Metal everywhere.

Corvette Specialty reconsidered a payment arrangement and the new...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By WA2QK4U

Need a reputable shop in socal

Here's the link with the backstory to this sad saga:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-tech-performance/3713621-omg-need-help-2010-main-bearing-shot.html

Soooo...

I'm looking for a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Updated update: Thanks as always

Inability to finance the other half of the eight grand for a new engine, at this point in time, has made the decision for me.

Having car towed back home today.

Starting a new thread searching...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Socal shop to rebuild my ls3

So don't know if burying this in original thread instead of starting a new one will work but here goes.

I'm looking for a reputable shop, with a documented track record working on Corvette LS3...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

I've been convinced to request a more thorough...

I've been convinced to request a more thorough investigation and examination of those parts of the motor that are accessible without an exorbitant cost. Surely checking the oil, pulling the filter...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

You make several good points. What's amazing to...

You make several good points. What's amazing to me is I understand them. 😎

The $8k for the crate engine includes all labor.

If the pay arrangement I'm negotiating doesn't work, I'll have no...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Thanks much for the input, bud. I'm just between...

Thanks much for the input, bud. I'm just between a rock and a hard place here. The techs that have my car are some of the most reputable in SoCal. But they don't do machine shop work. In their...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Update:

My tech at Corvette Specialty has explained that they simply don't do the kind of engine tear down and rebuild work that my car apparently requires. While he has not pulled the heads and pan to...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

I was being facetious LOL, clearly what ever we...

I was being facetious LOL, clearly what ever we do here next affects Canada and damn near every other corner of the planet. THAT is the damn problem. But I digress.

Thanks much for the in put....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

You've been great, man and I appreciate it. Will...

You've been great, man and I appreciate it. Will keep the forum posted, but I might just move the car to a dealership immediately and have them do the diagnosis. That way I don't pay for the tear...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 12:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Well what you Canadians call the presidential...

Well what you Canadians call the presidential debate, I call Looney Tunes. But you're to be congratulated on your tolerance for BS that doesn't really affect you.

But back to the engine, I'd be a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

I hope I'm not keeping you up but another...

I hope I'm not keeping you up but another question comes immediately to mind. Why would a reputable shop, one with a regional reputation, that specializes in all Corvettes, jump straight to engine...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

So your opinion is two-fold: 1. The techs...

So your opinion is two-fold:

1. The techs need to open the engine and determine what's really wrong.

2: Unless there's some catastrophic damage to the engine, repairing and/or replacing...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Okay I blue toothed the video sound to my home...

Okay I blue toothed the video sound to my home stereo to get better fidelity than iPad speaker and that sounds very much like the noise my car was making.

Now, would what ever is making the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-16-2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Dude, at this point you could have cursed me out...

Dude, at this point you could have cursed me out if it would put me on an educated footing regarding this fiasco. I truly appreciated your input and fully intend to discuss this advice both with my...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-16-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Unfortunately I did not think to record it and...

Unfortunately I did not think to record it and would have been too afraid to let it run that long to record it. Wish I had. May still be able to when I go to Corvette Specialty tomorrow.

The...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-16-2015, 11:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

First thanks so much for the comprehensive reply....

First thanks so much for the comprehensive reply. I'm not new to corvettes but I'm an infant when it comes to fixing them.

To be fair to my service guy at Corvette Specialty, I may be...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-16-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Thanks, will keep the forum posted.

Thanks, will keep the forum posted.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-16-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,946
Posted By WA2QK4U

Much appreciated, bud. Gonna catch up on it. ...

Much appreciated, bud. Gonna catch up on it. Will keep the forum updated on progress with my engine.

Thanks
Larry
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