Broken Block "Professionally Repaired"; Carnage Inside
09-10-2017, 07:50 AM
#21
No buyer responds to being told they sold a junk motor with a 1 sentence response if they really didn't know. A letter from a lawyer would likely get you something back even if it doesn't cover much. It doesn't matter that he claims to not have known, he still sold it that way.
Last edited by ddnspider; 09-10-2017 at 11:14 AM.
09-10-2017, 08:45 AM
#22
I'm talking to one next week. I spoke to one that deals with Lemon Laws, which don't really apply in this situation, but they said it could be a legit case of fraud. Usually a vehicle bought from a private seller is sold AS IS, but the seller actually stated that the only flaw was a trans leak, which clearly wasn't the case and could be proven the seller was aware of the other issues. It might be futile, but I want to at least teach this guy you can't **** with people and not expect to get fucked with right back.
09-10-2017, 03:38 PM
#25
First thing I thought, after the "wtf" moment, was there is no way that block is square - its gotta be eating bearings. Can't say I was surprised when I read on and saw you mention glitter in oil 
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What a shitty situation, I hope they try to make it right or at least get you the info of the dumbass who did that work to put him on blast.
.What a shitty situation, I hope they try to make it right or at least get you the info of the dumbass who did that work to put him on blast.
09-10-2017, 08:43 PM
#26
09-13-2017, 06:22 AM
#33
I've bought a few myself KCS and here's what I do. Pay 150 at Pepboys and they check the entire drivetrain pay a extra 30 bucks and get a compression test also. After that pray for the best but expect the worst. Never purchased a bad car. Taught my sister this also and never a bad car also. Future reference. Hate to hear about BS and $.
09-13-2017, 08:22 AM
#36
No, he claims he knew nothing about it but he said the swap was done my a "pro".
No kidding. The rods are shot though, there was a little material transfer from the #4 and #5 rod bearings onto the crank journal. It had a Melling 10355 pump with stock bearings, so I'm thinking they did that to band aid a low pressure problem.
No kidding. The rods are shot though, there was a little material transfer from the #4 and #5 rod bearings onto the crank journal. It had a Melling 10355 pump with stock bearings, so I'm thinking they did that to band aid a low pressure problem.
09-13-2017, 10:11 AM
#37
If that were the case they shouldn't WELD THE ENGINE. That's like my CPA valuing real estate, not his area therefore not applicable profession.
definition 2 of "professional" per Merriam Webster dictionary:
a :participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs ·a professional golfer
b :having a particular profession as a permanent career ·a professional soldier
c :engaged in by persons receiving financial return ·professional football
Notice nothing in the dictionary mentions being good at it or any level of experience.
definition 2 of "professional" per Merriam Webster dictionary:
a :participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs ·a professional golfer
b :having a particular profession as a permanent career ·a professional soldier
c :engaged in by persons receiving financial return ·professional football
Notice nothing in the dictionary mentions being good at it or any level of experience.
09-13-2017, 10:12 AM
#38
TECH Senior Member
The kind of pros that work by the minute.....
09-13-2017, 11:21 AM
#39
KCS, I'd be lying if I did say I was a little surprised at your lack of due diligence with the purchase. Given you are a well informed and capable person, and I would have assumed a little more discerning; and you should have caught some of this upon initial inspection.
That being said you really have a habit of catching bad breaks that end up costing you money and time; and this is a really shitty situation to be in. I hope it works out in your favour and doesn't sour the experience of owning the car. Good luck!
That being said you really have a habit of catching bad breaks that end up costing you money and time; and this is a really shitty situation to be in. I hope it works out in your favour and doesn't sour the experience of owning the car. Good luck!
09-13-2017, 11:55 AM
#40
Well, I'm no professional, and definitely not a pro welder... but to weld cast aluminum with oil contamination, that actually doesn't look like a novice. Certainly not the most professional welding, and it ain't pretty, but what I'm getting at is that looks like someone who knows something about welding was used.
I may be reading something that's not there, but the fact that someone who "can weld cast aluminum" was used to make the repairs means this was intentional. Maybe the car's owner didn't know, but someone sought out someone who can weld cast aluminum, showed them what they wanted done, did it, put everything together and sold it. A special place in hell awaits that person.
KCS, don't let them get away with this!
I may be reading something that's not there, but the fact that someone who "can weld cast aluminum" was used to make the repairs means this was intentional. Maybe the car's owner didn't know, but someone sought out someone who can weld cast aluminum, showed them what they wanted done, did it, put everything together and sold it. A special place in hell awaits that person.
KCS, don't let them get away with this!
