I have a 1999 Cobra Conv. with 10,500 miles on it. I just recently noticed a knocking noise which sounded like a rod bearing. It is under the Ford ESP Priemiem warranty. I took it into the dealer and they discovered the number 4 cylinder rod bearing was going out. They said that they would put in a Remanufactured engine. My engine Dyno'd out at 292 to the rear wheels. I asked them if they were putting in a signature engine and the dealer did not know so I called SVT and they said that the reman. engines are rebuilt by a third party. I am a little pissed off because I don't feel the car will have the originality that it has now. I bought this car new so I could keep for many years. I don't want to get stuck with someone else's lame engine. I asked to by the core so I could at least maintain the original engine but they want $2200 for the core. I called SVT and they said a new one would be around $4200. I have offered to pay the difference between the reman and new but I am afraid that they are going to jack-up that price as well. Customer service is worthless. I feel like Ford does not care about collectors anymore. I am open to suggestions.
Thanks!!
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