Reply to "MME ENGINE FAILURE UPDATE"

For the Forum Participants

As you can see still no response from those who shall remain nameless.

I hope you took the time to read the report for yourselves.

The latest is that the engine will be pulled within the next couple of weeks hopefully.

The word has gone out to the Jersey Panteras membership and I will try to pick a Saturday when the most members are available to help. It should only take a few hours to get the engine out.

I plan to re-spec the entire valve train. I have not decided at this point whether I will stay with a mechanical roller or change to a hydraulic roller set-up.

I will say given the overall poor attention to detail, cutting of corners, and the lack of checking whether things were set up correctly to begin with my plan is to thoroughly examine every aspect of the motor. I will be photographically documenting anything found.

If the engine ends up requiring a complete re-build I just hope I can have my car ready for next years CSD and other shows.

I am still absolutely blown away as to how an engine built by a quote "top builder" could require a complete rebuild with less than 1500 miles.

Thanks to all the people who showed support for my situation both publicly and privately.

I will keep you updated.

Chris Lewis