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Originally Posted by MuseChaser
Thanks, T. Hate to ask this, but would you mind posting a link to your previous descriptions of the problem and/or any changes they made in '14-forward to address it? I searched before even starting this thread, but came up empty. The tech confirmed that I will not be getting the new intake manifold, but has ordered a new short block, heads, cams, etc., along with a TOB and clutch at my request. The service manager could not confirm that the TOB would be the improved updated version, but said that "usually they were very good about staying on top of superceded parts." Is it your belief that the replacement engine I'll be receiving will NOT be susceptible to this issue as my original '13 was? Is there any possibility that the new engine parts they're using are NOS exact versions of my original, prone to the same issue?
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LOL My preaching is spread across probably 20 threads over the last 3 years. Think you probably read it in the recall issue discussion threads.
Quick summary. For a period the factory screwed up the application of the sealant. This blocked channels and lead to full or partial oil starvation resulting in spun bearings. The same situation is what has caused the mass failures in the recalled cars.
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Originally Posted by ermax
I agree "starvation" seems to be resolved (improvements in packing application I suppose) but overall pressure hasn't changed AT ALL. Nothing has changed in the oil system. 65psi at redline just isn't enough. If you baby the shit out of your car and rarely see redline then you are probably safe. It's a damn sports car though it should be possible to autox and/or track the car without shortening it's life dramatically.
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Who says the oil pressure is too low at redline? It was the design spec and I am sure they anticipated people driving at redline. There just isn't any data to support that the pressure is an issue beyond people's opinion.