Major engine problems with JPR 388
I hope you get the help that they owe you . IF not then I hope they treat the 4.6 liter forced induction guys better than you because I dont see much buisness left on the f-body side for them
P.s , I was jacked around by G.M when a head gasket blew out and cracked the #7 cyl. on my car at 8900 miles . They blamed it on subframe connectors and an air bag in r.r coil sping because it was obvious that the car was set up for drag racing. I should have sued there *** but instead I bought a new ls6 block and got my heads ported. I built the whole engine myself and turn it to 6800 on a regular basis and that is with stock lifters. THis was my first and only engine build and it runs like a champ.12000 miles on it and atleast 100 passes at the track and tripple that on the street.
The only thing that did not go right is I have a very small leak at the rear seal, dont never have to add oil between oil changes even with the small leak.
The only thing that did not go right is I have a very small leak at the rear seal, dont never have to add oil between oil changes even with the small leak.
I heard from the grapevine that JD hired Joe and nothing more.The company is JD's and ONLY JD's...
A Merge would mean that JD is repsonsible too and I dont think JD truelly merged with JPR,I could be wrong but u better contact JD to find out Eric.
By the way I know JD very well and his is a good guy,Hard worker and will make right any wrongs if it was HIM that did the work but I know he didnt build this motor so in his mind I bet he feels as thought he's not repsonsible.
JD worked hard for everytrhing he has so I dont think its fair to knock him.
JS
A Merge would mean that JD is repsonsible too and I dont think JD truelly merged with JPR,I could be wrong but u better contact JD to find out Eric.
By the way I know JD very well and his is a good guy,Hard worker and will make right any wrongs if it was HIM that did the work but I know he didnt build this motor so in his mind I bet he feels as thought he's not repsonsible.
JD worked hard for everytrhing he has so I dont think its fair to knock him.
JS
Last edited by JS; Dec 6, 2003 at 02:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by ezss
You said it was the heads, valve seal problem, so we replaced the heads. You were again supposed do the oil convertion, but you forgot, somehow, even though I bothered you every few days about that. The job had to be hurried according to you to get me to SLP day. This was on friday 10/10, I took a bus 3 and half hours and had matt from my car club pick me up there and drive me to JDs to pick up the car. I am told by Eric white/merlin that apparently before your heads went on that it was noted that there was serious damage to my cylender walls and problems with my oil, yet the engine was still put back together and I was never notified.
Additionally, the oil converstion was also done locally (out of desperation to get it done) AFTER SLP day as well, and AFTER I ran at atco with all the smoke in the video. I have timeslips and receipts that will bear me out on this.
You know me, I am a very level headed, easy going guy-- it takes a lot for me to get upset (9 months apparantly, ever since I was expecting the car done in feb), but I have reached my limit. I really want to believe you are not intentionally trying to cause me grief and that something can be worked out.
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After reading this for an hour.Here is what I would do if I was the builder.
Take the car back and rebuild the motor at no cost.As the builder/installer you have to take responsability for your work.It does suck,but also happens.Also I would never let a car go unless it is 100% to my liking.
It's too bad this happened.It definitly is going to put an impact on JD/JPR'd bussiness.
Hope it works out for you.
Take the car back and rebuild the motor at no cost.As the builder/installer you have to take responsability for your work.It does suck,but also happens.Also I would never let a car go unless it is 100% to my liking.
It's too bad this happened.It definitly is going to put an impact on JD/JPR'd bussiness.
Hope it works out for you.
What about MY CAR that JPR is finishing up right now. Will I have a warranty? I was told by Joe when I ordered it I would have a one. Who would HONOR this? I am curious and watching these posts very intently. I hope that evrything comes out all right for my baby!! 
I dont think that JD's is getting fair press in this situation. Lets hope for ALL involved this goes OK. 
I dont think that JD's is getting fair press in this situation. Lets hope for ALL involved this goes OK. 
Originally Posted by Slowhawk
After reading this for an hour.
Here is what I would do if I was the builder.
Take the car back and rebuild the motor at no cost.As the builder/installer you have to take responsability for your work.It does suck,but also happens.Also I would never let a car go unless it is 100% to my liking.
It's too bad this happened.It definitly is going to put an impact on JD/JPR'd business.
If EZSS doesn't get his motor done at no further cost to him he should then go the route of small claims court.
http://www.small-claims-courts.com/index.html
Now that it's established that Joe Price is indeed on JD's payroll, that would make him subject to a "Writ of Garnishment" should he elect not to make good for the Plaintiff. The local Sheriff's Dept will have a Civil Division that handles the serving of papers and collection (for a small fee) of said judgements.
However.. all this could be avoided if JPR and JD (who says he stands behind Joe Prince) would simply make thing right for EZSS.
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From: HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA
Making It Right
Originally Posted by mrb00formula
That's what I think as well..
If EZSS doesn't get his motor done at no further cost to him he should then go the route of small claims court.
http://www.small-claims-courts.com/index.html
Now that it's established that Joe Price is indeed on JD's payroll, that would make him subject to a "Writ of Garnishment" should he elect not to make good for the Plaintiff. The local Sheriff's Dept will have a Civil Division that handles the serving of papers and collection (for a small fee) of said judgements.
However.. all this could be avoided if JPR and JD (who says he stands behind Joe Prince) would simply make thing right for EZSS.
If EZSS doesn't get his motor done at no further cost to him he should then go the route of small claims court.
http://www.small-claims-courts.com/index.html
Now that it's established that Joe Price is indeed on JD's payroll, that would make him subject to a "Writ of Garnishment" should he elect not to make good for the Plaintiff. The local Sheriff's Dept will have a Civil Division that handles the serving of papers and collection (for a small fee) of said judgements.
However.. all this could be avoided if JPR and JD (who says he stands behind Joe Prince) would simply make thing right for EZSS.
AGAIN--ERIK--YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL ME--THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT
THAT IS THE END OF ME POSTING ON THIS--I AM GETTING NO WHERE AND USING UP VALUABLE TIME--
AGAIN--CALL
THANKS
JOE
Originally Posted by RESTOMAN
THAT IS THE END OF ME POSTING ON THIS--I AM GETTING NO WHERE AND USING UP VALUABLE TIME--
AGAIN--CALL
THANKS
JOE
AGAIN--CALL
THANKS
JOE
Originally Posted by mrb00formula
That's what I think as well..
If EZSS doesn't get his motor done at no further cost to him he should then go the route of small claims court.
http://www.small-claims-courts.com/index.html
Now that it's established that Joe Price is indeed on JD's payroll, that would make him subject to a "Writ of Garnishment" should he elect not to make good for the Plaintiff. The local Sheriff's Dept will have a Civil Division that handles the serving of papers and collection (for a small fee) of said judgements.
However.. all this could be avoided if JPR and JD (who says he stands behind Joe Prince) would simply make thing right for EZSS.
If EZSS doesn't get his motor done at no further cost to him he should then go the route of small claims court.
http://www.small-claims-courts.com/index.html
Now that it's established that Joe Price is indeed on JD's payroll, that would make him subject to a "Writ of Garnishment" should he elect not to make good for the Plaintiff. The local Sheriff's Dept will have a Civil Division that handles the serving of papers and collection (for a small fee) of said judgements.
However.. all this could be avoided if JPR and JD (who says he stands behind Joe Prince) would simply make thing right for EZSS.
It works Erik..
Originally Posted by Bear
I guess my 12K motor wasnt worth a response huh?
It's obvious that Joe Prince will not cover any problems, and JD's will say "I don't know you, so I don't owe you!"
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From: HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA
Never Said Anything About You
Originally Posted by Bear
I guess my 12K motor wasnt worth a response huh?
YOU CAN CALL ME IF YOU LIKE-
215-938-9270
JOE DUTKIEWICZ
Staging Lane
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From: HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA
Take It Easy
Originally Posted by mrb00formula
Jeez.. I'd hate to be in the postion you're in.
It's obvious that Joe Prince will not cover any problems, and JD's will say "I don't know you, so I don't owe you!"
It's obvious that Joe Prince will not cover any problems, and JD's will say "I don't know you, so I don't owe you!"
SO PLEASE TAKE IT EASY--YOU ARE ADDING MORE FUEL TO THE FIRE--
WHICH IS NOT NECESSARY UNLESS YOU CAN GIVE A HAND HERE
THANKS
JOE
Originally Posted by RESTOMAN
I AM TRYING TO MAKE IT RIGHT FOR ERIK--BUT TAKING JOE PRINCE TO COURT WILL ACCOMPLISH NOTHING--BUT THANKS FOR THE WEB ADDRESS--
AGAIN--ERIK--YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL ME--THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT
JOE
AGAIN--ERIK--YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL ME--THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT
JOE
55 replies to the thread on LS1.com with 638 views.
A potential lawsuit and you have the nerve to say "taking Joe Prince to Court will accomplish nothing"?
Like Slowhawk said- This will have an "impact on JD/JPR'd business" and you will be hard pressed to find anyone willing to take the risk of bringing thier f-body to your shop after reading how EZSS's situation was handled.
Originally Posted by RESTOMAN
I AM TRYING TO MAKE IT RIGHT FOR ERIK--BUT TAKING JOE PRINCE TO COURT WILL ACCOMPLISH NOTHING--BUT THANKS FOR THE WEB ADDRESS--
AGAIN--ERIK--YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL ME--THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT
THAT IS THE END OF ME POSTING ON THIS--I AM GETTING NO WHERE AND USING UP VALUABLE TIME--
AGAIN--CALL
THANKS
JOE
AGAIN--ERIK--YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL ME--THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT
THAT IS THE END OF ME POSTING ON THIS--I AM GETTING NO WHERE AND USING UP VALUABLE TIME--
AGAIN--CALL
THANKS
JOE