True. Just good to know it’s there for a few years after. Sucks for everyone. Trying to say positive about it.
I believe a valve, but it's being torn down now to see what's going on. Not sure which guides. He used a guy in LA who I guess is "the" guy for head rebuilds, and he's used him numerous times.
Motor is on its way out, and hopefully by Monday next week we'll see what exactly happened. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I'm going to use this time to restore some of the engine components to their former glory. Shout out to Elliot (@MAD828) for the inspiration
I'm so confused, you said "After nine months of a motor rebuild, I finally have my car back." And now your saying the motor is out? Are you saying you have had second engine failure days after getting your car back after 9 months of an engine rebuild.?
That's exactly what happened. 280 miles after getting the engine back, it now needs to be rebuilt, unfortunately.
Good lord. Heads, valves, bottom ends, pistons, many several times I read it frequently actully, I love 355s but geez..
I used the "seat of the pants" method when buying mine. She pulled good and hard, so I bought it. Six years later, and one major done by yours truly, she still runs great and makes me smile. I bought my major service parts for what I would have spent on PPI's for all the cars I considered buying, and it looks like I lucked out and got a good one.
I think it can sometimes come down to luck of the draw, and unfortunately, I drew a dud. We'll see what caused this second incident, but once this is all figured out, I have no doubt I'll have a very sorted after car.
