My Baby is Dead
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Winching
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The only thing I regret is that I didn't have the dealer look at it BEFORE I had the head-gaskets replaced. Remember that, guys: The dealer was $75 for the first hour, and $102 for each hour after that. It took them 45 minutes to diagnose them, and it was $100 to have it towed, and $100 to tow it back.
So, for less than $300, I found out I have a busted block.
If I wouldn't have had the needless head-gaskets done, I'd have $2,000 to put toward a new block, and I could probably do it in two weeks, instead of 1.5 months.
I'm going to begin doing my research right NOW, so I can make sure that my next engine block lasts 200,000+ miles.
So, for less than $300, I found out I have a busted block.
If I wouldn't have had the needless head-gaskets done, I'd have $2,000 to put toward a new block, and I could probably do it in two weeks, instead of 1.5 months.
I'm going to begin doing my research right NOW, so I can make sure that my next engine block lasts 200,000+ miles.
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Winching
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PS- You guys know what I'm gunna do?
I'm going to take a thermostat, and smash the guts out. Then install it, and see if it'll stay cool like that. The block is cracked in such a way that NO coolant is entering the crank-case: Only the firing chamber of #7. And it's a very small amount- but there's enough to create an air-pocket.
Well, it runs fine, it just can't pressure up enough to cause the t-stat to open.
So, I'm going to pop that trucker open and see if I can limp it back and fourth to Portland to my office and back until I get the money for the block.
What's the worst thing that can happen? I cease the engine up? Who cares. I'll probably buy new pistons and a crank shaft anyway. And how much are heads? I guess I need to price this stuff out, but there's no sense in spending $4,000 on a block, and then putting crappy old parts in it.
I'm going to take a thermostat, and smash the guts out. Then install it, and see if it'll stay cool like that. The block is cracked in such a way that NO coolant is entering the crank-case: Only the firing chamber of #7. And it's a very small amount- but there's enough to create an air-pocket.
Well, it runs fine, it just can't pressure up enough to cause the t-stat to open.
So, I'm going to pop that trucker open and see if I can limp it back and fourth to Portland to my office and back until I get the money for the block.
What's the worst thing that can happen? I cease the engine up? Who cares. I'll probably buy new pistons and a crank shaft anyway. And how much are heads? I guess I need to price this stuff out, but there's no sense in spending $4,000 on a block, and then putting crappy old parts in it.
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Winching
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Thanks friend. I'm going to get one of those new ones from Atlantic British, when I do it though. They say that they have fixed the sleeve problem, and that sounds wonderful. I've always wanted to own a brand new engine, and take care of it from day one, and this is my chance.
It'll be 6 or 7 weeks before I can afford it, but if everything goes right, I should be able to do it then.
It'll be 6 or 7 weeks before I can afford it, but if everything goes right, I should be able to do it then.