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**K STYLEZ** · 01-24-2008, 11:58 AM

The car came to us an absolute mess, an abomination pieced together turbo kit installed on it. We put in a new motor and mostly all new turbo system. The Probe pistons failed due to improper manufacture. For 5+ instances of the exact same thing, see this thread here:
http://forums.focaljet.com/forced-in...down-pics.html

We choose, at no cost to you, to provide a NEW block, all the machine work, new SuperTech pistons, new gaskets, bearings, fluids, etc. Not to mention all of the labor for removal and reinstallation of the motor and turbo kit. Thats several thousand dollars we choose to eat because we stood behind our work, and new that the piston failure wasnt your fault, but Probes.

Once completed, the car was given back to you and your son for 500 miles of new engine break in. Upon returning the car, we were regaled with stories of epic street races and tales of great speed. Of course we had given specific and repeated instructions to "drive the car like a grandma". The car also now had a blown head gasket and in turn a damaged head, and I'm guessing block deck. We again replaced the head at no charge with a new gasket, but there was still a coolant leak, as im assuming the block deck was indeed damaged. We advised the car needed more work, but your main concern was to drive the car. Your dismissal of this work and desire to drive a wounded car is on your shoulders.

The car was in no way tuned for abuse or really regular use, but we received several inquiries of "How do I turn the boost up?"

We bled red blood cash wise on your car, and wish you the best of luck with it in the future. You seemed to really need basic transportation for your son, but wanted a built hot rod in a hurry. The two dont really go hand in hand.

We have also received many calls from the shop who is now reponsible for the car, and we were told they needed a new turbo since "the customer hydrolocked the turbo". Could this also be why the engine must be gone through again? Could clutch failure be attributed to improper break in? Could it also be the coolant leak on cyl #1 got on the disc causing failure?

I'm obviously never happy to have unsatisfied customers. I have a great amount of respect for you Dave, but unfortunately I guess we must disagree on this one.

Again, i wish you the best of luck with your project.

01-24-2008, 11:58 AM	#62 (permalink)
K STYLEZ Premier Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chi-town, IL Posts: 2,884	Re: massive zetec turbo kit? The car came to us an absolute mess, an abomination pieced together turbo kit installed on it. We put in a new motor and mostly all new turbo system. The Probe pistons failed due to improper manufacture. For 5+ instances of the exact same thing, see this thread here: http://forums.focaljet.com/forced-in...down-pics.html We choose, at no cost to you, to provide a NEW block, all the machine work, new SuperTech pistons, new gaskets, bearings, fluids, etc. Not to mention all of the labor for removal and reinstallation of the motor and turbo kit. Thats several thousand dollars we choose to eat because we stood behind our work, and new that the piston failure wasnt your fault, but Probes. Once completed, the car was given back to you and your son for 500 miles of new engine break in. Upon returning the car, we were regaled with stories of epic street races and tales of great speed. Of course we had given specific and repeated instructions to "drive the car like a grandma". The car also now had a blown head gasket and in turn a damaged head, and I'm guessing block deck. We again replaced the head at no charge with a new gasket, but there was still a coolant leak, as im assuming the block deck was indeed damaged. We advised the car needed more work, but your main concern was to drive the car. Your dismissal of this work and desire to drive a wounded car is on your shoulders. The car was in no way tuned for abuse or really regular use, but we received several inquiries of "How do I turn the boost up?" We bled red blood cash wise on your car, and wish you the best of luck with it in the future. You seemed to really need basic transportation for your son, but wanted a built hot rod in a hurry. The two dont really go hand in hand. We have also received many calls from the shop who is now reponsible for the car, and we were told they needed a new turbo since "the customer hydrolocked the turbo". Could this also be why the engine must be gone through again? Could clutch failure be attributed to improper break in? Could it also be the coolant leak on cyl #1 got on the disc causing failure? I'm obviously never happy to have unsatisfied customers. I have a great amount of respect for you Dave, but unfortunately I guess we must disagree on this one. Again, i wish you the best of luck with your project. __________________ Never interrupt your opponent while he's making a mistake. www.massivespeedsystem.com -The Midwest's Focus Power Source- Last edited by K STYLEZ; 01-24-2008 at 12:04 PM.