I have my motor out and am looking for a machine shop to install sleeves. I am not interested in 2200 dollars for top caps, just the standard sleeve which will last another 100K most likely. Anyway, can anyone recommend a machine shop in Northern Arizona or Southern Utah? I have tentatively settled on Reynolds Motor Machine in St. George Utah but it is a 3 hour drive from Page AZ. I was hoping someone has had experience with a shop and can make a recommendation.

Thanks,
Chuck

 

Are yours out of spec?
Are you concerned they are slipping?

 

I have had two sleeves rattling about for some time. Finally I noticed a head gasket leak at the number 6 cylinder with associated water spray, Upon disassembly I found a pressure leak at the inside of number 5 cylinder. So the sleeves are slipping and need to be replaced. The upper end was rebuilt 3 years ago by the previous owner..

 

 

HMMM do you mean pin the existing ones? That is interesting.

 

 

I pinned mine a few weeks ago.
Several people have.
We followed the "how to" thread here.
Easy with the engine out, still doable with it in.

 

Some sleeves slip, and only make noise, hitting the bottom of the head gasket.
Others, that leak coolant between the sleeve and block, may only be fixed by top-hat liners that have o-rings, to hold back the coolant.
So, if it's just noise, pin them.
A Land Rover Master Tech that posts here confirms it works, and has done it.

 

 

I pinned the sleeves and the noise completely disappeared, but unfortunately the number 6 cylinder is still leaking water. Can the block be repaired or do I have to do the 4K dollar dance.