New Dale "What to do?"

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Jolly705 · #1 Post by **Jolly705** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:43 pm

Hey guys I just purchased a left over 2003 S440 with 0 hours on it. I was wondering what the deal is with the engine? Will it hold up? From the looks of this site I need to send it out. If that is the case I might just sell it. I want to race SM next year and not worry about fixing it every two seconds. Any imput would be great. Thanks

levi550 · #2 Post by **levi550** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:26 am

Do a search on the required updates, follow the proper break-in period, change the coolant and oil, then ride the snot out of it.

Just be sure you are polite to all of those you fly by.:usa

Oh, congratulations and welcome :clap:

Jolly705 · #3 Post by **Jolly705** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:33 pm

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Thanks for the link... I am keeping my fingers crossed she holds up!

dawzie · #4 Post by **dawzie** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:24 am

Welcome to the Cannondale world !! We live in the same area code, if you have any questions contact me.

Jolly705 · #5 Post by **Jolly705** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:40 pm

Dawzie
Check your pm, thanks.

Jolly705 · #6 Post by **Jolly705** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:24 pm

Less than two hours on the New Dale and the engine casing is cracked! greatttttttttttttttttttttttttt:mad:

CDaleChick · #7 Post by **CDaleChick** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:51 pm

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Originally posted by Jolly705
Less than two hours on the New Dale and the engine casing is cracked! greatttttttttttttttttttttttttt:mad:

i bought my baby a year used, and her top end blew in the first 5 min of my first ride........so i know the feeling!

but now shes been running great

Canniboomer · #8 Post by **Canniboomer** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:19 pm

So sorry, serious bummer. The factory setup without proper shimming sent most everything out with a built in "separation"
stress on the motor mount lugs... is that what happened? Or cracked up higher? Some motor mount updates can be just as bad with a tight center spacer and no shims elsewhere between motor flanges and cradle. I've been using a couple of versions all stainless with no-pinch no-pull no-slop and no excuses... just hope you get it fixed reasonable, and stay with us.