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To: WestCoastGal
I bet somebody most likely underpaid or non english speaking while at a materials coating plant decided to get cheap on a big batch of lifters that were sent in by different teams.
837 posted on 02/14/2008 1:23:20 AM PST by Eye of Unk
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To: Eye of Unk

“The Toyota engine we build under our spec has the exact same valves, pushrods, and rocker arms that were in our Chevy R07 motor,” Cronquist said. “So they’re not that different.”

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/feb/14/sp-upgraded-toyota-poised-to-pounce/


838 posted on 02/14/2008 1:37:09 AM PST by Eye of Unk
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To: Eye of Unk

Yes I agree.

Hopefully they’re not made in China. :( I guess even if they are made here your thoughts about the workers could be right.

I suppose Mr Hendrick will have to send inspectors to the parts suppliers facilities to check on them.


841 posted on 02/14/2008 5:50:08 AM PST by WestCoastGal (I’ve got to get my dukes up. Be ready, I tell you. Got to watch those hands.” Jr........)
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To: Eye of Unk

Was the problem with the lifters or the camshaft?


854 posted on 02/14/2008 9:34:39 AM PST by B4Ranch (("Life is a food chain; if you're not at the top, you're on the menu." ))
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