Big Duck
Seasoned Member
Sorry to say but Bruce Elam did not torque the bolt on the end of the crankshaft of my 2008 XLR-V, upon disassembly it was finger tight, which caused insufficient oiling of my engine. [see pictures] The engine had <10,000 miles [note original chalk marks on the pistons] then the rods started to knock. Back in Jan of 2017 I sent it to Jake Wiebe @ Northstar Performance and now have had to retain an attorney to get him to communicate with me regarding his repair of it and secure the return of the engine.
I am now in search of a reputable shop to inspect the engine. Jake tells me that he put bearings, oil pump and a new crankshaft as well as his patented head bolts in the engine.
"Multiple connecting rods were overheated (heat discoloration) as well as damage from spun bearings. I am waiting patiently on the replacements- the crank and oil pump are in. Won't be much more to complete." 10/10/2017
He makes no mention of replacing the discolored rods or re-balancing the engine. This makes me very uncomfortable.
Will someone please give me a recommendation for a good reputable shop to checkout this engine?
Bruce Hatch TX
I am now in search of a reputable shop to inspect the engine. Jake tells me that he put bearings, oil pump and a new crankshaft as well as his patented head bolts in the engine.
"Multiple connecting rods were overheated (heat discoloration) as well as damage from spun bearings. I am waiting patiently on the replacements- the crank and oil pump are in. Won't be much more to complete." 10/10/2017
He makes no mention of replacing the discolored rods or re-balancing the engine. This makes me very uncomfortable.
Will someone please give me a recommendation for a good reputable shop to checkout this engine?
Bruce Hatch TX