rlm328

A little preface. I had Darton MID sleeves put in a 3.0L block.

Finally got my head off to replace the gasket. The number 3 sleeve had slid down the machined pocket by 0.003". Now my question to every one out there is what are my options other than yanking it out and sending to a machine shop, which is the lowest in my desire list. Can I get away machining an O-ring in the head and using a wide fire? or are there less obvious solutions that I am overlooking.

blade7

Who fitted the sleeves and what's to say that one or another wont sink again in the future ?.

blown 944

Is there even a wide fire for a 3.0? I've never looked. .003 is a stretch, but might be worth a try if the engine is still in car.

reno808

who did the sleeves?

CyCloNe!

Norwood?

Thom

Yes, readily available from Victor Reinz.

rlm328

The sleeves were installed by Darton-East, the east coast distributor for Darton. I have decided to go ahead and pull the motor and re-deck. I have a copper gasket I will install that is .050". Prior to decking we will press them all to ensure they are seated.

TexasRider

I thought those sleeves were pressed in to begin with Bob , or no ?

rlm328

Yes they are a press fit, but if there was some swarf in the way it may have kept the liner off the seat. We will give them another chance to seat.

Dougs951S

Do you think the copper gasket will be more forgiving in the event that the liners shift again in the future?

rlm328

I'll keep everyone informed on the copper gasket. One of my advantages vs. a normal 944 block is that my liners do not allow as much cylinder movement.

TexasRider

Maybe I will see you over around Sams sometime Bob. I will try to get over there next Saturday or so and see what they are up to.

Alpineace

how is that?

also what block are you using?

blade7

Are you letting the same outfit reseat the liners and if so what sort of goodwill are they offering ?.

333pg333

The MID's interlock at the top.