[Shotimes] 98 SHO Engine Failure

[John J. Weidenbenner]

Can you build a good engine out of two failed?

John W.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marcus" <shodude@bellsouth.net>
To: "John J. Weidenbenner" <johnjweid@charter.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 98 SHO Engine Failure


> The failures are on either bank and not intake or exhaust cam specific.
> Valves, pistons, and probably head damage.
> 
> Marcus
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John J. Weidenbenner" <johnjweid@charter.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 4:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 98 SHO Engine Failure
> 
> 
> > I have no inrest in the GIII, but I do have a question on the failure.
> Does
> > the same parts get ruined every time? Or does the failure sometimes
> involve
> > the other bank; head, pistons etc. ? What parts, specifically, are
> > destroyed?
> >
> > John W.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Peter Maggiacomo" <gtsrider@yahoo.com>
> >
> >
> > > Hey Guys, found a 1998 SHO with engine failure.
> > > Car is relatively close to me, otherwise I would'nt
> > > bother with it.
> > > It ran great right up till  very recent failure.
> > > Guys mechanic said it has a holed piston.
> > > I think it may be a notorious cam failure.
> > > Any thoughts?
> > > -Pete
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