Oooooh! That is a sucky situation. He screwed up, or his guys did, and he sorta admitted it. I don't have any wise-ass thing to say at this point. Sorry...
Arp isnt what it used to be......as the 4.6L guys have kniwn for awhile....studs pulling threads rod bolt failures etc.....the arp2000 seems to be ok its the other lines....
Id say...the builder should build you a new short block with no labor charge. You buy the components at his price. If he wont do it, we put the word out, let him deal with the manufacturer. But im being too soft
I just saw this. Sorry to hear about this Robbie. So if ARP Rod Bolts are doing this...what other brands/models of Rod Bolts do you other members recommend using on these high performance 302's???
If there were nuts in the oil pan......some torque Guy needs to pee in the cup....The Boss must be doin somthin else..Torches and Pitchforks Bros.
Have you thought about calling BBB? Forgetting to torque rod bolts is pretty amateur. And I should know, I'm a proffesional amateur
Robbie, Which ARP rod bolts did the shop use, Std. HP, Wav-Loc HP, or the Pro Wav-loc? I have just sent ARP an email referencing this thread and asking for response..................Reason being that I am getting ready to order the replacement ARP rod bolts along with new head studs.................... Thanks John
Very sorry to hear about your motor Robbie, I am planning on getting a set of heads done next week and just refered one of my friends to a local reputable FORD machine shop....... Would you mind sending me a PM with the name of this machine shop, I dont want to end up there or send one of my friends there. My guy has built me 3 motors so far with no trouble, but early this week I heard from a friend of a bad build last month out of his shop. I just want to make sure yours didn't come out of the same shop. IF so I am looking for a new machinest......... again
I dont think i would ever let that guy near another one of your engines again.:16suspectPut the blown engine on an engine stand next to your car at the dragstrip every time you go with a well printed advertisement on it.FOR SALE!! ONE PROFESSIONALLY BUILT ENGINE WITH ONLY FOUR PASSES ON TRACK!!! Make sure to put your PROFESSIONAL's name on it.He may just decide to buy it back himself.:bananamanBut then thats just my opinion.SORRY about your experience with that!!
Im having a short block done at NAPA by a guy who races. Im gonna ask him about this. He's part of our clique down here. No ARPs for me.
X2...robbie, man im sorry to hear about that, what a drag that he wont stand behind that even with nuts in the pan. if it help any i have two bare stripped down 302 blocks that you can have free of charge to get started again. keep your head up robbie, your a good guy and as you know, "karma is a bitch".
Sorry to hear that Robbie. I too would be interested in who the shop is. I use a guy in Tucson for my machine work. Mike Criss' Machine shop. I highly reccommend him. I also know a couple of guys in the Phoenix area.
