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Old 09-11-2014, 09:38 PM   #129
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Default Re: Tell me this noise isn't what I'm afraid it is.

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Originally Posted by B-O-B View Post
I agree on having the builder source the parts. That should something happen he cannot tell you that there is no warranty as he did not get the parts. had that happen when building this house. I was going to buy the plumbing fixtures & the plumber told me he could not warranty them. Sure enough he dropped the double cast iron porcelain sink & chipped it. He had to purchase a new one & it was not very cheap.
You might also to ask your builder if those rods need reconditioned.
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Originally Posted by flatford8 View Post
Ya...what he said !!!!
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Originally Posted by Bob C View Post
I agree with the others, let the builder get the parts.

Bob
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Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan View Post
Right on! Let the man who knows how to build the engine get the best bearings that he can find for the job. Why nickel and dime this and possibly have something go wrong again. Same thing with the oil pump. Let him get a quality (USA made if possible) oil pump and test it before it goes in the engine. JMO
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Henry, I would let the rebuilder get all the parts, if you carry them in there is no way he can guarantee them. Good luck, Gary
Agreed. I'll let him get the parts. I know he's already had discussions with VanPelt.
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