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Old May 9, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Shortage on motors???

Just wondering if anyone would know about the current supply of reman motors. I have been waiting for about 3 weeks for a motor for my car from malloy mazda. From what I was told they were out of stock and the motor was comming directly from their disributor to the garage doing the install on my car. I feel that I'v been waiting an unusual amount of time.

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Old May 9, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Nah thats not too bad. I waited like 6 months for my rebuild but I broke everything.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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I can understand were rebuilding an engine would take awhile. But I am just buying a new shortblock. Seems kinda rediculous that it's been 3 weeks and I'm still empty handed.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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i talked to him like 2 weeks ago and he said they were in stock and could to their destination in a week... weird! i usually talk to ray 2-3 times a week (no were not dating) but we usually get some small talk in aswell where he tells me status of things and he never said anything about a shortage. hes very good upfront and honest about everything i've never had a problem except for getting the wrong part which he took care of instantly. if theres anything wrong it must be the supplier. i would call him tomorrow and see whats the real word. i'll end up calling tomorrow anyway to get some more seals so i can mention something for you... whats your name?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam
Just wondering if anyone would know about the current supply of reman motors. I have been waiting for about 3 weeks for a motor for my car from malloy mazda. From what I was told they were out of stock and the motor was comming directly from their disributor to the garage doing the install on my car. I feel that I'v been waiting an unusual amount of time.

Anyone have any answers???
No exact answers, but I did just get a reman about a week and a half ago. It was on backorder and was delivered in just over 2 weeks.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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I think a lot depends on what you are looking for. if you want a quality reman, with mostly new internals, you may have to wait. if you want a reman with used (but within spec) internals, then they are usually readily available. I'm speaking in generalities I've noticed over the last 5 years, not about right now specifically.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I think a lot depends on what you are looking for. if you want a quality reman, with mostly new internals, you may have to wait. if you want a reman with used (but within spec) internals, then they are usually readily available. I'm speaking in generalities I've noticed over the last 5 years, not about right now specifically.
I didn't know you had a choice between remans with mostly used or mostly new internals?
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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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i been having a problem getting a motor too! i thought my mechanic was just being lazy..
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