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Old 01-22-2014, 08:01 PM   #46
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Originally Posted by FirestormFRS View Post
Having bent valves most likely means they hit the piston. I know at the factory we toss any engine that has a piston/valve contact during testing. I would have asked for a new engine or an opportunity to inspect the piston for witness marks had I been in your shoes. Sucks when there may have been a chance to avoid the blow up.
I was pushing for a new motor but the dealer attempted to blame me for the bent valves. They told me that the "black box" showed 8500rpm. I immediately requested to see said data, and they backed down. Later they tried to say the car must've been raced because the suspension is "highly modified" - apparently coilovers and sways is highly modified in their eyes. The regional office was of no help either.

What I find really funny is the first two times I brought the car in, I received a satisfaction survey within a week. I'm still waiting for the satisfaction survey for the third visit...

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