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You still have a spare block laying around, right?
I just hope it's in a better shape than the head was (in case you need the parts from it).


you know, you're right, i do! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> but when we removed the head from it, mostiture has taken its toll, things are pretty rusty and funky, to the point your old engine wouldn't turn over then i tried. but could be a possible source for pistons/rods if it comes to that.

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Just a question, did you change the timing belt or re-used the old one?


reuse. the belt appeared in good condition and was an aftermarket one so it had already been replaced once. with the extra money we've already put into this project and still might have to put, i'm trying to keep costs down to the vital things that need to be replace. I'll come back in a year or two and do the timing belt again, no problem, i think i could do that rather quickly now.

-Rob