Curious if anyone in a base GT350 who got a new motor got an R motor by mistake? How could we tell? Where's the code located?
Actually................"A little something we learned during this process is that the R-model Voodoo engines receive unique lash adjusters, VCT mechanisms and cam covers, and these engines carry code 151."
The question was asked if an R engine could be installed in a base or vice/versa. There are different part numbers for R and non R engines. In theory, the parts department would be looking up the engine by VIN so if they do their job properly the correct engine will be ordered. If you are replying to me, that's why I wrote what I wrote. Cataloging would show one part number as it would filter out the one that didn't apply. I'm not commenting on if there is only one version of voodoo. As you said, its been covered.
So are you on your third engine? Did I read that right?
Nooooooo! Would have been on 3rd engine if II accepte the warranty repair. One was enough. 2 shame on me Had it bought back. Now on the R I will do whatever it takes to buy back engine (if fails) and would accept warranty repairs.
Did your cars have a leak-down/compression check performed?
Nope, just oil consumption. My dealer thought they were going to tear down the motor to see exactly what was going on (apparently mine was their first GT350 to fail) but Ford put the kibosh on that.
