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Old 01-12-2009, 09:23 AM   #1
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I wonder if that's a design flaw that would be easier to work up the old class action law suit on? Imagine a recall to replace those...
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Old 01-12-2009, 09:49 AM   #2
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Quote: "If thats the case the fix seems so much easier to remedy.

NO!!! It's not! To uncover this tensioner the ENTIRE engine must be torn down, if you notice the tensioner attaches to the crank carrier, the first assembly installed into the engine when building it and the last assembly removed at tear down. There is no way to apply our updated part without removing every bolt from the engine, unfortunately."

Well, Jake, you don't have to answer my now apparently stoopid question over at RennTech!
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:30 AM   #3
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Hey Jake, I know I am speaking for others on the fourm when I say I am sure glad you are in our corner with these engines. Keep up the good work!!!!

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Hey Jake, I know I am speaking for others on the fourm when I say I am sure glad you are in our corner with these engines. Keep up the good work!!!!

Ed

Thanks for the kind words.. I like to make things work and I prefer to work with things that are problematic, like this engine... We are full steam ahead making components to eliminate these issues.

As for a class action law suit, I am a hands on kind of guy and nothing thats settled in court is going to solve the issues this engine has.. I stay completely away from anyone who even mentions the word lawsuit...

If I can't fix it in my shop, I want nothing to do with it... The last time I checked a Gavel wasn't a tool developed for engine repairs :-)
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