So with my limited understanding of engines, here is the case so far. Cylinder 2 lost compression and there was scoring and piston slap evidence on that side of the motor. Since the other side of the motor appears to be fine, this will be a short block install vs. a complete long block. Apparently, and according to the dealer, short blocks are on back order and won't even be here till November 24. This is two additional weeks than I was initially told so I'm stuck in a little rental car till then which is hurting my business since I have to have a truck. I wish something could be done about that. Here is the truck as she sits now.
Apparently, this isn't a common issue and until the techs are able to get under the piston, they won't be able to determine the root cause of the issue?? All very interesting at this point but should I be worried that I'm only getting the short block replaced and not a new long block? Or is this essentially just as good?
