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Hey guys--
looks like my little project is huge now.
There is an obvious crack in the 6th cylinder wall.
When I take it to the machine shop, how do they determine wether or not to fix it, and what do they do? Will they weld in a sleeve or just spot weld the crack?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
looks like my little project is huge now.
There is an obvious crack in the 6th cylinder wall.
When I take it to the machine shop, how do they determine wether or not to fix it, and what do they do? Will they weld in a sleeve or just spot weld the crack?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
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Re: engine repair (jopod)
if you have a crack in the cylinder, I would get a new block. if you have one crack, are there others waiting to appear?
by the time you spend money on all the machine work, it may not be worth it.
you can sleave the cylinders, tho... machine the block out, and press in a new sleave. machine the sleave to match the other 7 and life is good.
welding is not going to work... the weld will always be a bit out of sync with the rest of the metals on the cylinders.
by the time you spend money on all the machine work, it may not be worth it.
you can sleave the cylinders, tho... machine the block out, and press in a new sleave. machine the sleave to match the other 7 and life is good.
welding is not going to work... the weld will always be a bit out of sync with the rest of the metals on the cylinders.
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Re: engine repair (jopod)
I've got an L98 block out of my '88 for sale
Recently removed, 2 of the heads and the head gaskets need work, otherwise in perfect working order.
I decided to get a whole new engine ;)))))) instead of putting anywork into this one.
Recently removed, 2 of the heads and the head gaskets need work, otherwise in perfect working order.
I decided to get a whole new engine ;)))))) instead of putting anywork into this one.
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Re: engine repair (notbob)
I hate to but the whole short block from you-- but I may if the $ is right. What were you thinking you wanted for it?
I have gotten everything necessary to rebuild the motor I've got now-- just found out the block is cracked tonight. Heads are fine.
Maybe I am just confused, when you say gaskets need work-- wouldn't you just replace all of the gaskets? Sorry-- I am pretty new to this.
Thanks.
Joe
I have gotten everything necessary to rebuild the motor I've got now-- just found out the block is cracked tonight. Heads are fine.
Maybe I am just confused, when you say gaskets need work-- wouldn't you just replace all of the gaskets? Sorry-- I am pretty new to this.
Thanks.
Joe
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Re: engine repair (jopod)
Yeah you would just replace the gaskets I'm just stating as a quick list what needs work.
My mechanic said 2 of the heads need machining and new gaskets, his labor was virtually the same for a swap as it was to repair it, so I opted for the swap as it was gettin later in the year and I didn't intend to drive it for a while. The engine has 56,000 miles on it, it has the aluminum heads if you need them or not, I have no need of the old engine as I own 2 cars as is and my next project car won't be for a very long time from now. The engine was rated at 245hp from the factory, I will tell you it was quite the strong engine when I was driving it, and extremely reliable. I'm not too certain on the price tag, but I'm open to any reasonable offer otherwise it's just going to sit till I can find a buyer in the paper probably. So feel free to shop around and come up with an offer, it's currently located in Cincinnati, OH 45238 so you can factor shipping costs also.
My mechanic said 2 of the heads need machining and new gaskets, his labor was virtually the same for a swap as it was to repair it, so I opted for the swap as it was gettin later in the year and I didn't intend to drive it for a while. The engine has 56,000 miles on it, it has the aluminum heads if you need them or not, I have no need of the old engine as I own 2 cars as is and my next project car won't be for a very long time from now. The engine was rated at 245hp from the factory, I will tell you it was quite the strong engine when I was driving it, and extremely reliable. I'm not too certain on the price tag, but I'm open to any reasonable offer otherwise it's just going to sit till I can find a buyer in the paper probably. So feel free to shop around and come up with an offer, it's currently located in Cincinnati, OH 45238 so you can factor shipping costs also.
