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hosickjg · 07-23-2010, 06:38 PM

Bought a short block (81000 miles) to replace my wrecked block (86100 miles with a falled # 3 cylinder) only to find the block I bought had a failed IMS. Tore it down and am currently rebuilding it with a LS engineering IMS bearing. If i have another cylinder failure on this new engine I'm sending out the old block to have 'Nickies' put in. Getting tired of Boxster engine shortcomings.

PS -> Bought the short block from "Import Line Auto" in Brighton, Colorado and so far they have refused to take responsibility for selling me a crap block and are telling me it was fine when they sent it out. (was told it was a buildible block with no issues, the oil pan and oil filter full of metal was a sign for me that there was issues).

I recommend avoiding this company!

07-23-2010, 06:38 PM	#51
hosickjg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Peterborough Posts: 33	Bought a short block (81000 miles) to replace my wrecked block (86100 miles with a falled # 3 cylinder) only to find the block I bought had a failed IMS. Tore it down and am currently rebuilding it with a LS engineering IMS bearing. If i have another cylinder failure on this new engine I'm sending out the old block to have 'Nickies' put in. Getting tired of Boxster engine shortcomings. PS -> Bought the short block from "Import Line Auto" in Brighton, Colorado and so far they have refused to take responsibility for selling me a crap block and are telling me it was fine when they sent it out. (was told it was a buildible block with no issues, the oil pan and oil filter full of metal was a sign for me that there was issues). I recommend avoiding this company!