New Short Block - Question

RedBC R/T · Post by **RedBC R/T** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:49 pm

My Car goes in on Monday to get a new Short block under warranty(Cold start piston slap) and I am wondering if anyone has had this done and had a UDP installed. If so did they (the Dealer) take the UDP off the old block and put it on the new one?

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:51 pm

They better..its your car, your part. At least let you keep it and you can swap it out later yourself.

They cant take a part from you thats rightfully yours.

Nick Drake · Post by **Nick Drake** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:05 pm

Yeah they'll probably just give it to you and let you install it later.

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:34 pm

god for some reason.. the idea of having to replace my engine makes butterflies in my stomach..

How bad was the piston Slap for you to take it in..

lilolneon · Post by **lilolneon** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:39 pm

make sure you tell them to take it off, else they might not pay attention and leave it w/ the engine

lolelectricbluesxt · Post by **lolelectricbluesxt** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:44 am

It wouldnt be possible for them to use it in a attempt to void the warrenty coverage on the engine would it?

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:12 am

Depending on how much of an ass they want to be they could but if they do, ask for proof thats what the cause is.

They should take it off and give it to you, they may ask you to take it off though since they aren't getting paid to install the pulley or remove it. You own it though so you have the right to take it just like if you buy a replacement radio and have them install it... you can ask for the old one back since it is still yours b/c you bought a new one.

If the shortblock doesn't come with the stock one installed already they'll need to install one anyway so just ask them if they could put the UDP back on. They may say no just to make sure the engine runs okay as it is without any modifications. You'll just have to ask them to see what they say but you are entitled to the pulley if they dont' use it.

RedBC R/T · Post by **RedBC R/T** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:41 am

I had the dealer install the UDP when I got it so I am pretty sure I will have a good time if they say that was the cause.

I have already gone a few rounds with them about the CAI and they know I will not be pushed around. But I am almost tempted to say "the UDP could not have casued this could it?" just to see what new BS they come up with. They tried to blame "mist" coming into the CAI for the cold piston slap...

Now that the day is so close I am worried a little... This engine while loud at start up has been good to me for the 30,000km on it.