So here's the story, I decided to do a B16 swap into my crx and I went to a shop my friend recommended. They told me no problem, we can do it in a weekend. All we need to do is get a deposit and we can go from there. Anyway, we get that done, and a day goes by and they tell me hey, we got this motor that's a rebuilt "performance" motor, but were not sure who built it, but it's suppose to have CTR pistons and the head is suppose to be port and polished. They said that it was a deal, and it would be quicker and cheaper in the long run. BOY WERE THEY WRONG!...After I got the car back, I drove it nice and easy for about a week, but I noticed this weird vibration coming from the clutch pedal everytime I engaged and disengaged it. So I took it back, told them what was up, they said they would check it out, but more than likely it was clutch chatter. Anyway, we went in circles with the clutch theory, they thought it was a bad pressure plate, but the clutch was brand new from Exedy. They said that they have seen brand new bad ones before. I thought that was really weird. Anyway, after we figured out that it wasn't a bad pressure plate, they proceeded to pull the oil pan, and that's when the real problems started. When they looked up in the block, they noticed that one of the thrust washers was missing and a bearing cap was missing too. This was the cause of the vibration, and the end of the motor!!!! So basically after all that, I need to get a new block, I still don't know if the head is OK, I'm kind of sketchy after having the block go, who knows what's wrong with the head. So now they say, well, we need to get a hold of the person that "you purchased the motor from", and handle this situation. That was a month ago and still no real progress. Now, they are trying to push the issue that I am responsible for the "mishap". I told them, "you represented this person and you sold me the motor in good faith that it would run like it's suppose to and you would be responsible for making that happen". They said that if this guy would not take action, that they would get me a new block and make it "right". Well, now that's not even happening, and my friend told me the other day when he went by the shop he talked to one of the guys there and he was told, "it wasn't waranteed, and if he wants it fixed, he has to pay for it all". Well, this is where I stand now, I already now what I have to do if they don't come through, because I have the right people behind me who will take legal action, Uncle Sam. I guess, the point that I'm trying to make is, did I do anything wrong in this situation, and why should I be responsible for any of this, since I'm the customer and they are the ones delivering the product. Am I the only one that this has happened too, has anyone else gotten a bogus deal on a motor and what was the outcome of it. In your opinion(s) what are my options. Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated, thanks....

 

sorry....ihave a good block for sale...just needs a new crank

 

They sold a bad motor thinking it was good.

As long as you didn't sign or have a verbal agreement about the motor being sold, "AS IS." Then they are responsible for taking care of selling you something messed up.

If you agreed to buying a motor "AS IS" then it's on you.

Sorry to hear.

 

keep bothering them. what shop?