Blown Engine
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 22
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From: St. Louis, MO
Thanks for all the responses. Red Topless Gator, the hangar guys, and myself have completely disassembled the engine. There was water and rust in the cylinders, antifreeze permeating the oil pan, etc. So engine is a total loss absent some $ at a machine shop. We are going with that $1,588 Jegs long block.
Does anyone know what all I have to send back to Jegs in order to get that full $410.00 Core Charge? Things are going to have to be reattached, but want to make sure I get that back when I send them my old engine.
Does anyone know what all I have to send back to Jegs in order to get that full $410.00 Core Charge? Things are going to have to be reattached, but want to make sure I get that back when I send them my old engine.
Le Mans Master
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
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If you're referencing the jegs 282 vortec L31 I suggested in post #20 ... I don't see any mention of any core charge ... maybe I 'm overlooking it ?
I do suggest your hangar crew pull its pan & valve covers off and check all the caps & bearings ... checking all's good ...
... y'all do know a different intake (for Vortec heads) is Required ?
... y'all do know the fuel pump pad's Not finished ? ... Not an issue if you run electric pump.
... y'all do know it has a 1-piece rear main seal and, as such, cannot use your old C3 flexplate/flywheel ?
If you're referencing the jegs 282 vortec L31 I suggested in post #20 ... I don't see any mention of any core charge ... maybe I 'm overlooking it ?
I do suggest your hangar crew pull its pan & valve covers off and check all the caps & bearings ... checking all's good ...
... y'all do know a different intake (for Vortec heads) is Required ?
... y'all do know the fuel pump pad's Not finished ? ... Not an issue if you run electric pump.
... y'all do know it has a 1-piece rear main seal and, as such, cannot use your old C3 flexplate/flywheel ?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 22
Likes: 6
From: St. Louis, MO
OP
If you're referencing the jegs 282 vortec L31 I suggested in post #20 ... I don't see any mention of any core charge ... maybe I 'm overlooking it ?
I do suggest your hangar crew pull its pan & valve covers off and check all the caps & bearings ... checking all's good ...
... y'all do know a different intake (for Vortec heads) is Required ?
... y'all do know the fuel pump pad's Not finished ? ... Not an issue if you run electric pump.
... y'all do know it has a 1-piece rear main seal and, as such, cannot use your old C3 flexplate/flywheel ?
If you're referencing the jegs 282 vortec L31 I suggested in post #20 ... I don't see any mention of any core charge ... maybe I 'm overlooking it ?
I do suggest your hangar crew pull its pan & valve covers off and check all the caps & bearings ... checking all's good ...
... y'all do know a different intake (for Vortec heads) is Required ?
... y'all do know the fuel pump pad's Not finished ? ... Not an issue if you run electric pump.
... y'all do know it has a 1-piece rear main seal and, as such, cannot use your old C3 flexplate/flywheel ?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 22
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From: St. Louis, MO
Yeah these guys have been a big help. I probably wouldn’t have even bought the car were it not for knowing these guys had my back with the expertise. Looking forward for the opportunity to return the favor (in labor of course not any actual knowledge hahaha)
