So...how many more blown engines does it take ?

[The Moosehunter]

I had a though on Thursday night that I'd never dreampt of having

Is owning my Griff really worth all the agro ?

Thankfully it didn't last for long but suffice to say I am Mr Pi55ed of Pi55ville at the moment

Having only just come out of the end of a blown piston scenario ( for the 2nd time ) As clearly my engine building skills were clearly not good enough last time for an RV8, I took the option to utilise the services of one of the countrys finest engine builders and one of the most renown engine tuners to sort my problems once and for all

Well that lasted for less than 2 weeks and 4 actual drives ( all to work and back )

Something mechanical has given way again and my 300 hp ( well 297 to be precise ) has turned once again turned into a most beautiful sack of useless ste

Haven't opened her up yet to investigate but it doesn't sound / feel good

Happilly admit to pushing my tyres and suspension to the limit but not one for revving / abusing the pants off it

Maybe won't see you at the Growl after all

Moose (with no TVR Stuffing)

Cue Violins

Edited by The Moosehunter on Sunday 17th July 06:43

[Jammy Dodger]

The Moosehunter said:

I took the option to utilise the services of one of the countrys finest engine builders and one of the most renown tuners to sort my problems once and for all

Edited by The Moosehunter on Sunday 17th July 06:30

sorry to hear that

what work did you have done ?

[spend]

I think I'd be getting the block geometry checked this time Andy, they do distort & it's not something that many builders will bother with. Only a few engineers that have funky laser borers that spin off the mains line to check true bores + decks all at 90 degs AFIK.

[nrick]

Sorry to hear it, if you need any help let me know.

[clive f]

ffs mate, gutted for you, I`m in no hurry for the engine stand

is it going back to the builders considering what you`ve spent on it?

[V8 GRF]

God, bad luck mate.

[Mr MoJo]

Gutted for you mate, can't imagine how gutted you must be though.

[Ant.]

Moose, without being overly nosey, who built it? Just heard a few tales recently.

I assume you will not want to post it here, but a PM would be nice.

[The Moosehunter]

clive f said:

ffs mate, gutted for you, I`m in no hurry for the engine stand

is it going back to the builders considering what you`ve spent on it?

Hi Matey

I'm not sure if it will get returned to the builders as potentially the failure may be nothing to do with the works he carried out

To be fair and cease any misinterpretation or accusations it may be down to a re-used engine component rather than the works

I would love to have had a full set of forged pistons inserted last time but out of my reach at present.

Potentially another costly lesson learned. How many more before I get a reliable performance car ?

I'll delve in soon and at least diagnose the problem prior to any further comments

The stand may come in handy as I have precisely feck all in the re-build budget and also not in the right frame of mind at the moment

Now .... about that LS3 conversion

My Holden gets driven just as hard as the Griff and has been faultless for 3 years

I'll keep you posted buddy

[Guillotine]

bummer mate...

[V8Bart]

So sorry to hear your troubles, at times it does knock your enthusiasm but its all part of being a PH. (a bit like women! Ahem...

Keep the faith! You can always sell body parts

[macdeb]

Gutted for you bloke. Keep us posted and good luck with it has to come your way soon.

[Chilliman]

Condolences Andy. Easy to say I know, but don't give up mate....

[addickted]

moose, on the way back from buying my first Griff the oil light came on at tick over. Sump off to find shells showing pick up. Spoke to Paul Austin who said the best place to look for tell tale damage is the top, take out the cam and check bearings for wear one side more that the other, mine had ejected the centre bearing! Full rebuild showed a distorted block which i imagine if i or anybody else who didnt check would have soon been cursing another buggered engine..others have said this is crapola but i have the pics of the bearing hanging out
Dont lose the faith dude.....

[dbv8]

I feel your pain.

[FlipFlopGriff]

Andy,
You seem to be having even worse luck than me. If you've just had it rebuilt (and paid good money for it) then it has to go back to them as the rebuild isn't right, at no cost to you. They'll have to do it again. If you'd done it yourself then you've got no recourse.
Good luck and hope you get it sorted.
Hope to see you at the Growl.
FFG

[Blues]

Oh Andy, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's about time you had a touch of good luck with that car of yours.
I have a little Bue car sitting in the garage that needs a run out. I'm not sure if it would be welcome at a growl (too many horses ) but i am excused driving for a few weeks, so give me a call if you need a V8 for a couple of days

[Boosted LS1]

There are some things which just aren't visible. A firm I know of inserts liners and does decking work. It's not until they jig the engine up into some very expensive kit that things which are 'out of true' become visible. I think they said rangerover blocks may suffer the worst. With matters like this there is always speculation but sometimes a diagnosis is nigh on impossible.

[The Moosehunter]

Blues said:

I have a little Blue car sitting in the garage that needs a run out.

... and a grey one too presumeably

You really are a very very nice man ( or very very stooopid You know I can be trusted )

I am currently working on a plan to have a couple of days away in the Cotswolds in the camper and stop off at Ettington on the way home

If this doesn't come to fruition then I'll be in touch for either set of keys

Cheers Matey

Moose

ps lid comes off the motor on Saturday. Wish me luck.

[Bluebottle]

dbv8 said:

I feel your pain.

My sentiments exactly.
If it was fully built for you then it should go back to them under warranty.