While the engine's out for coolant pipe fix...

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02-03-2015, 01:06 PM

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Is it just the RS? I thought both 3.8 engines had the issue.

I'm recalling the 3.6 cars, were less a problem. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Good question, I'm not an expert. Haven't heard of folks with non-RS engines having trouble - but a lot have converted to the single mass and 4.0 clutches, so you never know.

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02-03-2015, 01:27 PM

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Good question, I'm not an expert. Haven't heard of folks with non-RS engines having trouble - but a lot have converted to the single mass and 4.0 clutches, so you never know.

This seemed to affect the 3.8 rs and possibly 4.0 engines. have not heard on 3.6 engines due to single varicam design. Not sure anyone has determined a real cause although harmonics is often cited it could be just a bad bolt design or torque spec

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02-03-2015, 01:33 PM

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Odd that my dealer would not re-torque, they insisted on installing new ones, which took over a month to source from Germany. Maybe they rev'd the part.

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02-04-2015, 10:01 AM

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my engine is coming out this month.

Time for a spring clean....

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02-05-2015, 02:03 AM

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I did not bother with the water pump - unless yours has a problem.

The gas filter OTOH is a pain to replace and I did do that. Check all lines and make sure there is no wear... Also front and rear main seals.

I also did the LWFW and a bunch of other more costly stuff

Ray

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02-05-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyerx

My list. I wanted some cool hop up parts to go with the not inexpensive service. This one hurt a bit:

Coolant pipes welded, replaced all gaskets, o-rings, all rubber hoses, clamps, new rs4.0 clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, bearing, clutch fork, shaft bearing, front/rear main seals, water pump, expansion tank, thermostat, bbi under drive pulley, new drive belt, 996 cup short shifter, 996 cup shift cables, Guard club-sport diff, oil change, tranny fluid change, Cantrell transmission mounts

ouch! what was the damage on that one (you tell me to bugger off if you'd like - I realize it's none of my business)?