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Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

Beautiful car. It makes just over 700 RWHP. The owner was having some issues so he let me have it for practically nothing. [Big Grin]

Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :

NO WAY! serious??? [Eek!]

Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :

AED FTMFW

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

Why is it being towed? Lol

Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :

Awwwwww shiiitttttt [Razz]

Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :

NICE!!! [worship]

Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :

Lol

Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :

I was just wondering if anybody was going to call me for a tow from that event yesterday,lol, what happened?

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by racsirx:
I was just wondering if anybody was going to call me for a tow from that event yesterday,lol, what happened?

Not sure yet. James Bond style smoke screen from the exhaust... possibly a damaged valve seal. I'm dropping it off at AED today.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
NO WAY! serious???

Well... I have the keys and its in my driveway. Isn't that 90% of ownership anyways? LMAO.

Just helping a buddy out.

Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :

lol

[ September 05, 2011, 02:20 PM: Message edited by: 5LTR SVT ]

Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :

You should have played a trick on your wife lol.

Posted by blown doors off (Member # 10713) on :

Oh got smoke?

Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :

Damn that's unfortunate. All that time and money and it's going back. How long was the car burning oil for?

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ZincYellowGt281:
You should have played a trick on your wife lol.

That would've been tough. She went along on the cruise.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
Damn that's unfortunate. All that time and money and it's going back. How long was the car burning oil for?

Not long. Definitely caught early. That was the whole point with the trailer.

An out of state shop did the work on the heads and the most logical culprit would be a valve seal. The car runs perfectly.

Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :

lol got smoke, lol

Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
Damn that's unfortunate. All that time and money and it's going back. How long was the car burning oil for?
Not long. Definitely caught early. That was the whole point with the trailer.

An out of state shop did the work on the heads and the most logical culprit would be a valve seal. The car runs perfectly.

Ouch. On the brighter side, at least it was caught early and minimized any risk of damage. I don't even want to imagine a 300 mile cruise with no oil in a brand new motor.

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

What!!!!!Shes already hurt?????

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

Valve seal was my first assumption as well. Sucks that all this time and money was put into this car and it's gotta do this on its first trip. I'm glad it was caught in time before the motor got any damage done to it..

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

I'm glad I told T to check it out otherwise he would have drove it home like that which would have been all bad

Posted by Gt MuStAng 510 (Member # 4216) on :

that sucks

Posted by *EPIK* (Member # 7481) on :

WOW? Already?

Posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT* (Member # 5909) on :

See sig for details... Lol

Posted by cobra_302_stang (Member # 7257) on :

It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

I hate oil consumption problems [Mad]

Good looking car though!

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

Sorry to hear, this must have happened shortly after I took off.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Ouch! Now that sucks. Good luck with the fix T [patriot]

Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
I'm glad I told T to check it out otherwise he would have drove it home like that which would have been all bad

good job for saying saying something bro most likely saved him alot of money or headache!!

[patriot]

Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :

damn, that sucks bro. i hope its nothing major.

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

quote:
Originally posted by racsirx:
I was just wondering if anybody was going to call me for a tow from that event yesterday,lol, what happened?

hey lee you doing tows now?

Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :

Yes I do, I have picked up a few members cars over the past 2 years or so
http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=076249#000000

Posted by STANGBOY (Member # 7868) on :

so is this 50 deeps car am confused [Confused]

Posted by sinisterblk (Member # 8425) on :

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.

He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.

I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.
I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.

I'm thinkin valve seats

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:

quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.
I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.
I'm thinkin valve seats

You mean seals? If it were the seats it wouldn't have an oil consumption issue, it'd more than likely have a misfire. I personally am thinking its the valve seals

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.

The car was only down a little over a quart.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.
I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.

That is pretty much confirmed at this point. Compression is excellent across all 8 cylinders. Its looking like a valvetrain issue on the driver side bank. As we originally speculated, the most likely suspect is a valve seal.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by STANGBOY:
so is this 50 deeps car am confused

Yep. Still is. I just towed it home for him.

Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.
I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.
That is pretty much confirmed at this point. Compression is excellent across all 8 cylinders. Its looking like a valvetrain issue on the driver side bank. As we originally speculated, the most likely suspect is a valve seal.

Plus, let's remember, AED didn't build the motor, Ford Racing did.

At this point, it's all speculation...I just hope Terence gets taken care of regardless of who's fault it is....

and props to Dave for being a stand-up guy and getting Terence towed...

[ September 06, 2011, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: CornOil_&_Boost ]

Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.
I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.
That is pretty much confirmed at this point. Compression is excellent across all 8 cylinders. Its looking like a valvetrain issue on the driver side bank. As we originally speculated, the most likely suspect is a valve seal.
Plus, let's remember, AED didn't build the motor, Ford Racing did.

At this point, it's all speculation...I just hope Terence gets taken care of regardless of who's fault it is....

and props to Dave for being a stand-up guy and getting Terence towed...

+1 to dave, sounds like a coo as dude, I bet dave was loving how nice the termi looked being towed by that nice ass raPtor, I know that would of made my neck break if I seen it on the road. [patriot]

Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :

Yeah fellas the car is in good shape. No damage to the bottom end or bad rings. The machine shop that installed the seals messed up on one of them and oil started to get through into the cylinder. Luckily Daniel had me check the oil and it was reading right at the bottom of the dipstick so we caught it before anything bad happened. Not a problem AED created or could of forseen. Its on the shop that machined the heads and installed the seals. Should have it back shortly

The car runs a fires fine, but its not worth trying to drive home and damage something. Big thanks to Dave and the wife for our double date we had in the Raptor on the way home

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Yeah fellas the car is in good shape. No damage to the bottom end or bad rings. The machine shop that installed the seals messed up on one of them and oil started to get through into the cylinder. Luckily Daniel had me check the oil and it was reading right at the bottom of the dipstick so we caught it before anything bad happened. Not a problem AED created or could of forseen. Its on the shop that machined the heads and installed the seals. Should have it back shortly

The car runs a fires fine, but its not worth trying to drive home and damage something. Big thanks to Dave and the wife for our double date we had in the Raptor on the way home

Good thing nothing else came about from the low oil.. that could have been all bad if you continued to drive it. Glad pretty much everything is ok tho Terrance and hope to see your car out on the road soon.. your ride was killin it on Sunday. Good seein ya again.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ISP89LX:

quote:
Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:

quote:
Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
It can also be the pvc or the rings have not seated completely, even if its been on the dyno already.
He ate up a pan of oil from Sac. to Clearlake, Im thinking there is some issue other than breakin or PVC.
I agree. I don't think the rings are the problem. The rings should be seated properly and I highly doubt the pvc would burn THAT much oil. AED has done enough builds to know how to seat rings properly. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the valvetrain.
That is pretty much confirmed at this point. Compression is excellent across all 8 cylinders. Its looking like a valvetrain issue on the driver side bank. As we originally speculated, the most likely suspect is a valve seal.
Plus, let's remember, AED didn't build the motor, Ford Racing did.

At this point, it's all speculation...I just hope Terence gets taken care of regardless of who's fault it is....

and props to Dave for being a stand-up guy and getting Terence towed...
+1 to dave, sounds like a coo as dude, I bet dave was loving how nice the termi looked being towed by that nice ass raPtor, I know that would of made my neck break if I seen it on the road.

Based on the looks from the drive home, there are a ton of people who made trips to the chiropractor for neck injuries.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Yeah fellas the car is in good shape. No damage to the bottom end or bad rings. The machine shop that installed the seals messed up on one of them and oil started to get through into the cylinder. Luckily Daniel had me check the oil and it was reading right at the bottom of the dipstick so we caught it before anything bad happened. Not a problem AED created or could of forseen. Its on the shop that machined the heads and installed the seals. Should have it back shortly

The car runs a fires fine, but its not worth trying to drive home and damage something. Big thanks to Dave and the wife for our double date we had in the Raptor on the way home

No worries, T! We'll do the double date thing again... just nothing in tow next time. [patriot]

Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Yeah fellas the car is in good shape. No damage to the bottom end or bad rings. The machine shop that installed the seals messed up on one of them and oil started to get through into the cylinder. Luckily Daniel had me check the oil and it was reading right at the bottom of the dipstick so we caught it before anything bad happened. Not a problem AED created or could of forseen. Its on the shop that machined the heads and installed the seals. Should have it back shortly

The car runs a fires fine, but its not worth trying to drive home and damage something. Big thanks to Dave and the wife for our double date we had in the Raptor on the way home

who did the machine work on the heads!!??

Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on :

Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Posted by SSSSIKH (Member # 8397) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

damn! Talk about customer service!

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

[Roll Eyes]

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

No worries, Shaun. This was all my fault anyways. Before the cruise, I made a crack about bringing my car trailer along "just in case". It turns out that the car gods don't have a sense of humor. [Big Grin]

Seriously though, I was there and glad I could help. That's what the car hobby is about... stepping up and lending a hand when you have the knowledge and or tools to do so. [patriot]

Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

is that love or what...AED FTW haha [worship]

Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on :

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.
No worries, Shaun. This was all my fault anyways. Before the cruise, I made a crack about bringing my car trailer along "just in case". It turns out that the car gods don't have a sense of humor.

Seriously though, I was there and glad I could help. That's what the car hobby is about... stepping up and lending a hand when you have the knowledge and or tools to do so.

Amen to that sir... [patriot]

Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Straight up top notch customer service! Shit happens sometimes, but its how shit gets handled that makes the difference. Stand up move
[patriot]

Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Times sure have changed

Good to see everything's getting finished

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Atta phuckin boy shaun! Good shit even tho what happened is/was beyond your control!

That's like gettin a new set of trickflows from summit with bad guides, shit happens.....

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Outstanding! [patriot]

Posted by 707notchback jaejae (Member # 7958) on :

thats good customer service right there [patriot]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Now that's a real shop response right there

Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

That was beautiful Shaun. [Wink]

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :

LOVE

Honestly I'm not even mad about not having the car for a week or two. What bothers me more is that Shaun has to spend his time tearing it down and putting it back together because the machinist messed up. Shaun I sincerely appreciate you taking care of it, but I really wish you wouldn't of had too.

[ September 09, 2011, 10:52 AM: Message edited by: 50 Deep ]

Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

that is great to see

Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
Guides are completely wiped out. I've never seen anything like it.

Heads are back at the machine shop and they will be trying to figure out what caused this to happen.

Regardless if our machinist steps up and takes care of the problem at no charge or not, T will not have a bill at AED. I will take care of everything.

The issue will be resolved and T's ride will be back on the road as soon as possible.

Iceman302:
PM me any charges you incurred for towing the car and I will cover it.

P.S,

Shuan is a good dude, has his moments tho lol as do i as do i
thanks for working things out with me Shaun [Cool]

and as for Dave, real good dude aswell [patriot]

[ September 09, 2011, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: 5LTR SVT ]

Posted by Beastly GT500 TVS (Member # 9723) on :

sorry to Hear about the bad news. glad all is gonna be all good. AED is top notch an takes very well care of there Customers. Great Job Shaun.

Posted by Venomousnotch (Member # 8695) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Beastly GT500 TVS:
sorry to Hear about the bad news. glad all is gonna be all good. AED is top notch an takes very well care of there Customers. Great Job Shaun.

AED FTW.....Great job Shaun... [worship]

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