Damage advice

[WTF2014]

I had my 18 month new sports bike serviced, sump bolt was not torqued on to specs,vibrated loose loss of oil, resulting in engine damage,they admitted fault and will fix with original parts,I been having my bikes serviced here for some time first time had any problems(big one though)is just changing damage parts going to be good enough for the long term of the engine, just wanting some knowledgeable advice.

[EJK]

I had my 18 month new sports bike serviced, sump bolt was not torqued on to specs,vibrated loose loss of oil, resulting in engine damage,they admitted fault and will fix with original parts,I been having my bikes serviced here for some time first time had any problems(big one though)is just changing damage parts going to be good enough for the long term of the engine, just wanting some knowledgeable advice.

I had to catch my breath while reading your post.

What bike is it? Bought it new or used? Serviced/ repaired by who?

[caspernz]

Ouch...depending on the severity of the damage, I would have thought a new crate engine would have been the right approach?

But that aside, it's one heck of a test of the customer/dealer relationship...

[wynw]

I had to catch my breath while reading your post.

You better start exercising, he had a comma in the middle of the paragraph!


If ALL the damaged parts are replaced, there shouldn't be an issue. Hard to say without seeing it though, what has been damaged.

[caseye]

As above, is it an 18 month old BRAND NEW Bike?
Cause if it is, nothing short of all new bits inside that motor is good enough.
If these guys have already admitted liability and said they'll fix it I reckon that's probably what they will do. It is the only way to be sure.
IE: new rings, bearings, cam shaft bearings, oil pump, water pump ( if it has one).Pretty much everything you can imagine inside that motor has or could have been damaged by a lack of oil.Stick with it.

[jasonu]

The shop should carry insurance to cover this sort of thing. If I were you I would be asking/demanding a new motor if the bike is only a couple of years old and has fairly low miles on the clock. Their insurance will cover it so they shouldn't grizzle too much.

[Katman]

How much damage has occurred is probably dependent on how long the engine was run with no oil. Did you stop as soon as you saw the oil pressure light come on or did the motor seize before you could stop?

There are many components inside an engine that rely heavily on oil pressure to protect them but there are also many components that are only splash lubricated.

[nodrog:Me]

how come you didn't crash your brains out?