Yes, it's a 2.5 V6. I hear what you are saying about Wiley's. Sounds like Hundleys has been good to you. Have their phone number, by chance? Yes, if you wouldn't mind dropping by Wiley's and speaking to a Tech and try to get the "straight scoop". I would like to know what an enthusiasts opinion of the problem is; if you could stop by and determine this, I can relay this on to my friend. The Willey Service manager has not been able to provide specifics as to what caused the bent valve. he wants to pull the heads and do more exploritory at greater $$$. It should be the only '99 with Oregon plates at Wiley's, with bent valves.
I might put this post to the Tech Forum (good suggestion), but wanted to get input from locals' first; we are not going to repair this ourselves, but pay someone locally to do the necessary repairs.
My friend has put Wednesday as the "drop dead" date, which he will then determine WHO is going to do the repair. The vehicle has only 50k miles on it, he bought it new and it has been maintained to a very high standard. BTW - my friend (Jon Brems) owns a '98 SVT as well, it's in Oregon.
Jon and I will make it worth your while on any assistance CEG'rs provide.
thanks again guys for your input -- Bill
