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> Did they kill it ?, Engine repair gone bad (graphic pictures).
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post Aug 4 2015, 09:51 AM
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ah man, that experience really sucks,

I've arrived at the conclusion I rarely trust any professionals anymore. Whether it's home or auto repairs......I've seen too many screw ups, incomplete jobs, parts left out, or simply not fixing the problem. I usually do my own work now.

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post Aug 4 2015, 10:43 AM
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if the oil pressure light comes on, you must shut it down immediately. 30 seconds without oil pressure can be the death of an engine. driving 2 blocks with the oil light on will cause engine permanent damage.

IMHO this engine has bled to death as a result of a sucked in valve cover gasket. the oil drains out. did i read 1.8 L-jet? if the valve cover gasket is old and hard, it will fail. glueing it to the valve cover (not the head) is standard practice on L-jet motors. i dont think any of this matters now

i am sorry for your loss
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post Aug 4 2015, 11:09 AM
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QUOTE(stugray @ Aug 4 2015, 07:08 AM) *
They Clearly did not put the cover gasket back on correctly.
There are entire threads about how even experienced teeners can get this wrong.

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post Aug 4 2015, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Aug 4 2015, 11:51 AM) *

ah man, that experience really sucks,

I've arrived at the conclusion I rarely trust any professionals anymore. Whether it's home or auto repairs......I've seen too many screw ups, incomplete jobs, parts left out, or simply not fixing the problem. I usually do my own work now.

Good luck with your resolution (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

There are professionals and amatures who call themselves professionals. The challenge is figuring out which is which.
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post Aug 4 2015, 12:36 PM
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I will go check the dwell on the car and see if it is anywhere close to 44-50.(what ever that is).


Dwell is set by the Pertronix solid state points replacement module. Nothing to change there.

If I were you I wouldn't pay this guy any more money for other repairs. Try to get fixed what you can with him and run away. Find someone else who has a good reputation and knowledge of 914's to work on your car.

Or do it yourself and get your hands dirty like the rest of us.
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post Aug 4 2015, 01:15 PM
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if it is indeed the valve cover, how could they possibly driven the car out of the shop without noticing the leak? roll the car out?
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post Aug 4 2015, 01:23 PM
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if it is indeed the valve cover, how could they possibly driven the car out of the shop without noticing the leak? roll the car out?


Often takes a few minutes until the heads warm up for the gasket to bulge and start leaking. They obviously did not do a test drive.
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post Aug 4 2015, 01:37 PM
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I am blessed to have a good mechanic in my town that does valve adjustments. They always go for a test drive to check for leaks and problems.

I wish everyone had a mechanic like mine.
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post Aug 4 2015, 01:52 PM
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if it is indeed the valve cover, how could they possibly driven the car out of the shop without noticing the leak? roll the car out?


I've had it where the leak wasn't noticeable (while driving) until I got a mile or two away from the house after changing a gasket and not getting it sealed correctly. Getting the oil off and out from the inside of the exchangers is a huge PITA.
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post Aug 4 2015, 02:24 PM
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That really sucks! You paid an asshole mechanic $1200 to ruin your engine. I would document everything and all conversations. Keep all your pictures of the oil leak and plugs. Take it to a reputable shop and have them do a compression check. If the engine is toast, get a lawyer and sue the asshole to have the engine rebuilt, but NOT by him. This is why I do all my own work. I have a few mechanics I can ask for help, and none of my cars have ever seen the inside of a dealership's garage. Next time you need your car repaired, get references from other people who have the same car. Ask the guys here if anyone is near you, what shop they use. Worst case, get a couple of dock workers who's names end in a vowel, and know how to use an aluminum bat. Best of luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post Aug 4 2015, 06:10 PM
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Aluminum?? Nothin' like a nice piece of hickory.
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