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Originally Posted by ermax
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Here are some interesting threads about oiling:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63723
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131419
Edit: Forgot to address your question about the new short block. You will not be getting a 2017+ short block. It will be the old spec. I had the same concern as you when I replaced my short block. I was tempted to split the new short block and reapply the packing on my own to be 100% sure it wasn't over done. I decided against that and just crossed my fingers and threw it in. The parts of packing that could block passages to the mains can't be seen externally so it really is just a gamble. I suspect these replacement short blocks were built after the packing issues were addressed though. |
Thanks, Ermax. I read through those threads with great interest... and about 25% comprehension. Most of it is way above my head and skill levels, but the more I read the more I learn.. appreciated.
Also, thanks for the edit and response to the short block question. I'm assuming that, since the tech and service manager mentioned all the parts they've ordered (short block, heads, cams, oil pump, etc.), they will be assembling these components and not the factory. Given the situation, I have great confidence that he'll take his time and do the best job possible, but is this cause for concern? Is the fact that the new short block, albeit still a pre 2017+ version, is factory assembled enough to assure less likelihood of further problems? Your post, if I understood it fully, indicates that the oil pressure issues stemmed from packing practices in the short block and not so much from the issues surrounding improper sealant application during the recall or timing cover resealing. A fully-assembled short block SHOULD be a reasonable guarantee of better protection against wear going forward?