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07-13-2020, 09:24 AM | #128 | |
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Also, if you get the recall done and your engine messes up after the recall work, that warranty will 100% not matter because it is supercharged. Think McFly, think EDIT:: Also, red is the best color but is as ugly as Tcoat Hakone unless you can post photos of the car |
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07-15-2020, 08:08 AM | #129 |
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Even if the mechanics are your best friends, I still wouldn't have the recall done. If it's gone 66K miles without a valve problem then chances are real good that the valve springs are just fine.
If you have the recall done there is a real good chance that your engine will explode. And when it does, they're going to blame the SC. But if you don't have the recall done and in the future the valve springs do fail, they are still liable to repair the damage. (replace the engine) |
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There is a chance, although I wouldn't say it's a "really good chance" the valve recall could cause an issue. Far more have been successful than not. Unfortunately we don't know a percentage, but the failures are relatively low and is completely avoidable with a little care and attention by the mechanic. Would I have it done, probably not, on a car with 60K+ miles and a supercharger, because like you say, if it hasn't broken yet, it's not likely to. Still the odds are the repair will be successful and there are other things that could be done at the same time for a reduced cost.
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