Author Topic: Hope this ain't a trend  (Read 5053 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Jethro

  • Camo's nemesis
  • Supercharged
  • ******
  • Posts: 1649
  • The Lone Ranger
  • Location: The Gong
  • Car: 1969 Corvette Roadster

Offline wabco40

  • Fuel Injected
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
  • Location: Perth
Re: Hope this ain't a trend
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2015, 02:27:23 PM »
Far out, I hope the dealer replaces the car and not just the engine.

Offline gtc

  • Supercharged
  • ******
  • Posts: 1466
  • Car: 1970 454 Manual
Re: Hope this ain't a trend
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2015, 03:08:10 PM »
Far out, I hope the dealer replaces the car and not just the engine.

Is there a link these days between VIN and engine number? In other words, do late model Vettes have the concept of numbers matching?

If so, then I wouldn't settle for a replacement engine.
It's C3 chromie for me, see? Si!

Offline bfit

  • Don't talk of dust and roses
  • Global Moderator
  • Supercharged
  • *****
  • Posts: 2878
  • Two one thousands
  • Location: NSW
  • Mood: Honey reinforced
  • Car: Yes
Re: Hope this ain't a trend
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2015, 03:51:04 PM »
Is there a link these days between VIN and engine number? In other words, do late model Vettes have the concept of numbers matching?

If so, then I wouldn't settle for a replacement engine.

I think the idea originally was to do with warranty and nothing else.
a way to track components.
Bfit
I have seen too many instances where people continue to pursue wrong courses of action because they do not take the time to think critically about what has happened in the past.’’
Winston Churchill