Blown Motor, Engine Rebuild/Replacement.

COSMO · 02-25-2014, 02:19 PM

I hear you chuck but the crack will only continue to grow then completely break!!!!! Are you even sure that cast manifold can even be welded?

jwick · 02-25-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmogirl

I guess it's possible but I shouldn't have to do that. I will send gtm an email with pictures just to see how they handle the situation. Yes it may be next Christmas before I get a response but it's worth a try..
I can only feel for all of those people still on the gtm group buy. Along with me this will be a hard lesson learned.

Most definitely agree you should not have to deal with it. You paid top dollar for what should have been a kit that gives you years of enjoyment.

If you end up personaly transporting that manifold up Sam's @ss, swing by Houston on your way and Chuck and I will get you drunk on us!

Chuck33079 · 02-25-2014, 02:21 PM

If you have the crack repaired, and then support the turbo with a bracket like esfourteen did, how is it going to break? Maybe the guy who made the brackets for him could turn out another set for you.

COSMO · 02-25-2014, 02:52 PM

Thanks chuck I will check on it because I have no faith gtm will do the right thing and send me another manifold... I should just stick a stock motor back in there and sell my built motor and go buy a gtr....

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you have the crack repaired, and then support the turbo with a bracket like esfourteen did, how is it going to break? Maybe the guy who made the brackets for him could turn out another set for you.

Chuck33079 · 02-25-2014, 02:55 PM

You'll get it handled. It'll be better than before. It's just a shitty process. Boost withdrawal may cause depression. Most doctors would prescribe scotch, a cigar and yelling profanity at the car.

TerribleONE · 02-25-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Thanks chuck I will check on it because I have no faith gtm will do the right thing and send me another manifold... I should just stick a stock motor back in there and sell my built motor and go buy a gtr....

Good luck man.

jwick · 02-25-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Thanks chuck I will check on it because I have no faith gtm will do the right thing and send me another manifold... I should just stick a stock motor back in there and sell my built motor and go buy a gtr....

Some of the GTRs have turbo-manifold issues too. A guy at the office busted a bolt on the turbo-manifold connection. Motor had to be dropped to fix it. Shop quoted him 24hrs of labor.

Chuck33079 · 02-25-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Some of the GTRs have turbo-manifold issues too. A guy at the office busted a bolt on the turbo-manifold connection. Motor had to be dropped to fix it. Shop quoted him 24hrs of labor.

24 hrs of labor plus GTR tax had to be a fortune.

elperuano · 02-25-2014, 02:59 PM

So the block itself is still good? The manifolds have cracked. Sharpbycoop reported it but didn't seem affect his built block and he banged on it hard. Course it doesn't excuse it.
Good luck buddy.

COSMO · 02-26-2014, 08:42 AM

So this is what my afternoon ended up with.

Can u say PAR-TAY!!!

Chuck33079 · 02-26-2014, 08:57 AM

So you've decided to yell at the car in Spanish?

esfourteen · 02-26-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It was esfourteen that had the issue. His name escaped me. He had it repaired and a bracket made. Sharpbycoop(?) also reported a cracked manifold without any leaking or ill effects.

manifold could not be repaired, and this was attempted by someone who does welding/fabrication for a living and has built countless exhaust/cages for race cars.

GTM charged me for a new manifold, they only have a 1 year warranty on parts

Chuck33079 · 02-26-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

manifold could not be repaired, and this was attempted by someone who does welding/fabrication for a living and has built countless exhaust/cages for race cars.

GTM charged me for a new manifold, they only have a 1 year warranty on parts

Ok. I remembered it wrong.

tibal · 02-26-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

manifold could not be repaired, and this was attempted by someone who does welding/fabrication for a living and has built countless exhaust/cages for race cars.

GTM charged me for a new manifold, they only have a 1 year warranty on parts

This ^, had to replace the manifold that came with my used kit as it was far from a weld repair. A shiny new $+450 mani was the only option...

G37sHKS · 02-26-2014, 11:34 AM

I really hope the new manifold will eliminate the crack issue or else whats the point? :\\

02-25-2014, 02:21 PM	#393 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If you have the crack repaired, and then support the turbo with a bracket like esfourteen did, how is it going to break? Maybe the guy who made the brackets for him could turn out another set for you. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-25-2014, 02:55 PM	#395 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	You'll get it handled. It'll be better than before. It's just a shitty process. Boost withdrawal may cause depression. Most doctors would prescribe scotch, a cigar and yelling profanity at the car. DEpointfive0, Cvzg77r, COSMO and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-26-2014, 08:57 AM	#401 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	So you've decided to yell at the car in Spanish? tibal, JARblue and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-26-2014, 11:34 AM	#405 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	I really hope the new manifold will eliminate the crack issue or else whats the point? :\\ COSMO likes this. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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02-25-2014, 02:19 PM	#391 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	I hear you chuck but the crack will only continue to grow then completely break!!!!! Are you even sure that cast manifold can even be welded?

02-25-2014, 02:59 PM	#399 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 28	So the block itself is still good? The manifolds have cracked. Sharpbycoop reported it but didn't seem affect his built block and he banged on it hard. Course it doesn't excuse it. Good luck buddy.