cracked cyl liner
05-04-2004, 09:53 PM
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cracked cyl liner
So I got this 87 and find out the the #4 cylinder has a nice 'little' crack.
So I say to myself..."self...your hosed"
What are the standard option for a 4 cyl engine w/ said cracked liner?? I've seen threads here about the virtues of sleeving...and I've seen some folks talk about trying to weld and rebore...
Or, should I just replace the whole Fing block and be done??
Just surfing for that right opinion that sinks into the grey matter.
Scott
So I say to myself..."self...your hosed"
What are the standard option for a 4 cyl engine w/ said cracked liner?? I've seen threads here about the virtues of sleeving...and I've seen some folks talk about trying to weld and rebore...
Or, should I just replace the whole Fing block and be done??
Just surfing for that right opinion that sinks into the grey matter.
Scott
05-05-2004, 12:15 AM
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At the risk of scorn, sleeving seems to be hit or miss. I have only known two people with sleeved 951 blocks (done by different places) and both had problems with the sleeves.
Used blocks are cheap, but rebuild costs add up fast.
Used running motor is probably the fastest/cheapest way to go.
Used blocks are cheap, but rebuild costs add up fast.
Used running motor is probably the fastest/cheapest way to go.
05-05-2004, 12:49 AM
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Yeah used running motor would be the cheapest way out. But if you are the mod friendly type, you can always see this as a major opportunity for some goodies. 
