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Date:         Tue, 3 May 2016 03:54:01 +0000
Reply-To:     Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAH32RNaD9pW+KBu8xEvCLjNDUm0byc_ZO_+YyFh4rinMN-Hs3g@mail.gmail.com>
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A bug engine I bought from NWCR lasted only 22,000 miles. Jerry replaced it for free and I've been a loyal customer ever since (30 years).I would put the blame on Northwesty before NWCR. You know what I mean. Robert1982 Westfalia

​RE: NW Connecting Rod Rebuilds Jerry does a 2.2 and a 2.3L in addition to stock 2.1L rebuilds.  Although NWCR has a stellar reputation a close friend is have to replace her 2.1L NWCR rebuild at just 50k miles, serious problems with it.  Installed by Northwesty just a couple of years ago.  Zero compression on #1 and sucking a quart of oil per tank of gas.  So Jerry's engines are not bullet proof. And her situation is disappointing.  She has had a lot of running problems in the last couple of years and Northwesty was never able to get that engine in tune so don't know if the problem is the initial rebuild or that the whole system was not set up right.  And about three years ago another friend had NWCR go through her GoWesty 2.2L and when it was back in zero compression on #3!  Jerry made it right but disappointing with their reputation for good work.  Even my 2.3L had to be pulled after install to correct a leaking seal.  Jerry stood by that and reimbursed my shop for that extra work.


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