[DeTomaso] original block question

[Christopher Kimball]

There's some reason for the oil burning problem--a cracked ring or rings might be only part of the problem.  If I can start taking it apart I'll eventually find out.

 

Sincerely,

 

Chris

 


 
> Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:07:56 -0700
> From: davel at emspace.com
> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] original block question
> 
> Chris,
> Does that one have the cracked ring?
> dave
> 
> Brent Stewart wrote:
> > Hey Chris,
> > I'm in a similar situation - i've got a new engine going in, and am wondering what I should do with the mostly stock one coming out.
> >
> > Being a bit of a "doom and gloom" pessimist that I am, I figure the continued vilification of oil will make it more difficult over the next 5-10 years to run aftermarket engines in our P-cars. Having a stocker to swap in every 2 years for a "check" may be a good idea.
> >
> > Plus, the fact that my new engine will be turning around 571hp, one may not expect it to last or be as reliable as the old stocker. I personally like having an extra laying around, mostly ready to drop in, just in case...
> >
> > brent
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> > To: Pantera List Serve <detomaso at realbig.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:56:30 AM
> > Subject: [DeTomaso] original block question
> >
> >
> > I have a new motor in my Pantera, and was told I should keep the old one in case someone ever wants to buy the car and have the original motor included in the sale (for increased resale value).
> >
> > 1) Is this a good idea, or because Panteras are so often modified anyway, is it a moot point?
> >
> > 2) If it is a good idea to keep the original, can I sell all the parts except the block and be OK, or are there other engine parts I need to keep so it will still be classified as "the original engine?"
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris
> > #3846
> >
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