Seized Engine!

[Jim Williams]

Hi, folks. Back again. After the rebuild of the 5 banger the engine seized at 400 miles off the repair/rebuild. Sounded like either a lifter or valve failed so you could hear it pounding into the cylinder until it seized. Apparently a rebuild will not fix this defect. I'm now in process under California's lemon law for a rebuy back of the vehicle. I do intend to replace it with another, but will "entice" the dealer to add the extended warranty without additional cost so I have some peace of mind. Any other of you rebuild customers having additional engine problems? This seems to be much more serious than originally thought so I thought I would warn you all about this potential problem. Anyone having the engine rebuilt is strongly suggested for the dealer to add on the extended warranty or you may be SOL down the road.