Hello All,
I own CSX4264; it was built by Shannon Fry with a SA sideoiler motor. Shortly after I bought the car I started to experience coolant and
oil leaks that were traced back to the engine. I talked to Bill Parham directly and it was after the one year anniversary of the purchase but, there were significant periods of time while the paint, fit, finish of the car were being done during that first year. When I bought the car I felt confident in the reputation of SA, that confidence has not been reinforced by the reality of dealing with SA.
The block had a crack in it, the rear and front seals leaked. Additional coolant leaks were weeping around the freeze plugs.
Bill would only offer advice on how to use a ceramic sealing agent in the block and a ball peen hammer on the outside to attempt to close the crack.....he would not step up to the responsibility for the engine being built with a cracked block.
I am still dealing with the issues surrounding the engine and do not have confidence that I will not replace it due to the shoddy work from SA.
Every body is entitled to an opinion mine is formed by Bill Parham and dealing with a poorly built motor that started with a cracked block. SA has a reputation and the good and bad of the reality is reflected in this thread.
Tony R.
