It also looks like the ear on it for the oil pump drive is bent and cracked.brindo wrote:That cam retainer doesn’t look quite right. Is the bolt tight or is there something else going on?
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There could be a lot of unknowns with this engine that the photos will never show. And thats even before it gets measured up. The one thing that is known is that it will cost you money to get running.
Might be best to track down another engine, either a runner or one someone has spent a small fortune on reconditioning.
If your committed to rebuilding that engine, maybe look into whether the TAFE colleges can do the machining for you. They used to years ago as they needed the engines for the apprentices to work on. Not sure about now, but they were cheap.
Might be best to track down another engine, either a runner or one someone has spent a small fortune on reconditioning.
If your committed to rebuilding that engine, maybe look into whether the TAFE colleges can do the machining for you. They used to years ago as they needed the engines for the apprentices to work on. Not sure about now, but they were cheap.
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Wow .140 over, that's incredible!
However, I don't think it will cleanup with .100 over, the pitting looks around .050 deep, obviously a guess from probable deceiving images.
Last time I checked (it's been a few years) in the US it's about US$100 a hole with straight sleeves, flange sleeves are a bit more.
IMO unless it's something special, it's not worth it ...
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However, I don't think it will cleanup with .100 over, the pitting looks around .050 deep, obviously a guess from probable deceiving images.
Last time I checked (it's been a few years) in the US it's about US$100 a hole with straight sleeves, flange sleeves are a bit more.
IMO unless it's something special, it's not worth it ...
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i see an alloytec in the back ground, i say put that in instead
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Will put the rod caps on tonight a sleeve would be the cheapest option for sure wouldn't it? if they sleeve that cylinder can they make it the same size as original so pistons will still fit? trying to keep cost down.Gampy wrote:No doubt that cannot be bored for oversize ... a sleeve is in that blocks future else it's a boat anchor!
I would get those rod caps back on the rods ASAP! Those get mixed up, that becomes a big unnecessary expense.
Leaving them separate is a disaster waiting to happen.
Would this be a possibility? Sleeve the cylinder (so same size) and hone the others, then re ring and bearings then get the heads checked and cleaned up.
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looking at how much this is going to cost a vn v8 smashed would be cheaper, do a k frame swap.Holden202T wrote:i see an alloytec in the back ground, i say put that in instead
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I'm hoping i can get my money back on the engine at worst. If it's going to cost a small fortune to fix. I have a relative that is a teacher at the local TAFE diesel mechanic I'd be willing to spend about $1500 to get this engine running though. Looking at my options at the momentbrindo wrote:There could be a lot of unknowns with this engine that the photos will never show. And thats even before it gets measured up. The one thing that is known is that it will cost you money to get running.
Might be best to track down another engine, either a runner or one someone has spent a small fortune on reconditioning.
If your committed to rebuilding that engine, maybe look into whether the TAFE colleges can do the machining for you. They used to years ago as they needed the engines for the apprentices to work on. Not sure about now, but they were cheap.
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Yes it's cracked alsovlad01 wrote:It also looks like the ear on it for the oil pump drive is bent and cracked.brindo wrote:That cam retainer doesn’t look quite right. Is the bolt tight or is there something else going on?
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Any ideas of how much a machine shop would charge worst case scenario? re-boar new pistons, rings, bearings and all the other stuff. Like a short motor rebuild.
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Not sure but it cost me bit over 1k for all the machine work including rebore on my 6 but I supplied the pistons, the rest they supplied, bearings etc. I would expect for an 8 to be around $1500 ? maybe?
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