LML Snapped Crank

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Burn Down

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hondarider552 said:
Ever tore down a 3516 that snapped at #6? Tiz like OMG.
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No Brian, I haven't seen any big boys break the cranks yet, just some piched rods... I have some pictures of a 3516 from the 80's that ripped the whole block in half when the transmission went from 6th to 1st I'll post them up tomorrow when I get to work. Fubar comes to mind:D
 
chevyburnout1

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Wow I wasn't expecting that. We had an LBZ snap a crank a few years ago. Had an EGT probe and straight piped. It took gm a month and two inspectors to even approve of an engine as they were out for blood to find proof it was tuned.
 
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They said the ecm calibrations had been moddified but the engines max torque output that we documented was not enough to cause the failure. This guy is lucky! lol
 
DAVe3283

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ryan415 said:
They said the ecm calibrations had been moddified but the engines max torque output that we documented was not enough to cause the failure. This guy is lucky! lol
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No kidding! It is nice that they are starting to use some common sense now. It is still common for them to void everything if a tuner has ever touched it. Glad they admitted this was a actual manufacturer defect, and didn't just blame the tuner.
 
LBZ

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ryan415 said:
They said the ecm calibrations had been moddified but the engines max torque output that we documented was not enough to cause the failure. This guy is lucky! lol
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Thats the way it should be done. Go by the numbers.

Lots of guys I know through a tuner on to get better mileage, correct for bigger tires,etc and are running no more power than stock.
 
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LBZ said:
Thats the way it should be done. Go by the numbers.

Lots of guys I know through a tuner on to get better mileage, correct for bigger tires,etc and are running no more power than stock.
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I was thinking the same thing. I've heard they are going to start using the same procedure on all engine/transmission warranty claims. Once I get the new motor and pull the old one I will update with some pictures. Hoping sooner than later lol
 
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I work for Toyota and they like to deny coverage if you do not go to a dealer for the factory covered maintenance... and they go 20k on some oil changes too. Bunch of idiots.
 
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Engine back in

Well I finally got the engine out all the parts swapped and engine back in this morning. Had almost a full day swapping over everything onto the new long block. Atleast I got a driver's manifold for my truck now! lol Gonna try and get the pan off today and find out what broke where.
 

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