These last weeks are nothing but headaches and frustration in getting my remaining parts for the 2.4L build.
1. AMM dicked me around for a while and I ended up spending more money to reclaim my cylinder head.
2. Crank-Scrapers.com has been dicking me around with my tray/baffle/scraper (ordered around July 4). I called them today and got a tracking number for a package that has been getting postponed every week for who knows what reason. All they give is excuses.
3. I went with AMSOIL to order some NGK BKR7E (qty.12) as I have a preferred account with them and get good prices. Last week I placed an order for NGK 6097 (which are old part numbers but since they did not have the superseding number, 4644, listed I said what the hell) and no word about them until I contacted them yesterday. "Oh, those are discontinued!" What the hell, so you just let the order sit on your desk? How about contacting the customer to let them know? They tell me the newer part is 4644 of course and needed my authorization to charge me for the new order. I said sure! Last night I receive an email saying they are on backorder. Going to order them from Summit now (should have done that in the first place).
#41613, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon consider this a preamble for that antique you will be restoring next year! All good things take time. if it were easy, everyone could do it.
Couldnt speak truer words
Did AMM finally come through with a nice product at least?
#41615, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 0
Originally posted by CODE4 3. I went with AMSOIL to order some NGK BKR7E (qty.12) as.........Last night I receive an email saying they are on backorder.
That's funny/strange. I have not been able to get any for the last 2 weeks in my area. I usually get these from Napa, but nobody has any right now, lol.
And I'm just asking........why didn't you go with the Ishtara crankscraper?
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#41626, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 9
Son of a...I had no idea the crankscrapers were built to order. Did they make you a "custom" one for your application? I better put my order in if I want this build to be done before the end of the year. :p
And I had Mike port a head and make me an intake manifold for me also. It took a little bit longer than expected. I just got them back not to long ago, they are nice though.
#41629, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 10
Originally posted by PsychO Son of a...I had no idea the crankscrapers were built to order. Did they make you a "custom" one for your application? I better put my order in if I want this build to be done before the end of the year. :p And I had Mike port a head and make me an intake manifold for me also. It took a little bit longer than expected. I just got them back not to long ago, they are nice though.
Definitely put in your order. But due to variations in the 2.4 design you need to know what your setup is exactly. Specify oil pan (which involves what oil pump), pickup, balance shafts or not, and now because of me you have the option of specifying main stud application as the studs extend past the plane of the oil pan flange.
And if you do not mind me asking, by Mike you mean All Motor Mike/Mike Frye?
#41637, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 11
I'm going with a modified SRT pan altered to make room for the exhaust downpipe. I didn't think a baffle/windage tray set-up from Ishihara would work because I cut the pan down. I was planning on buying just the SRT crank scraper and welding in a modified sheet in the pan as a baffle. But I haven't talked to them yet in regaurds to this, maybe you cleared this up and they started offering something for people going the 2.4 route in a 2g.
#41638, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 12 Sep-16-09 10:50 PM by CODE4
Negative, I am running a full SRT pan. If you cut/notch an SRT pan for downpipe clearance I think the only way to accurately have a baffle setup is to send them the pan after it is modified so they can make one to fit it.
I have a new SRT4 oilpan gasket/OEM scraper if you want it. I will have a couple extra things leftover I believe that you are welcome to for some change and shipping. Before you start accumulating a lot of parts hit me up and I can see what I have extra.
And when exactly did you pay for your head porting and when did you receive it back from him, if you do not mind me asking.
#41747, "RE: A little venting..." In response to Reply # 9
Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by CODE4 I am getting very, very angry.
^^^ Probably the last guy on the planet you want angry with you. Cross that line and he might be watching you from the treeline over yonder tomorrow. /shudder
hahaha, nice. swift, silent....deadly.
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