Small crack in Stock sleeve??
11-10-2003, 06:41 PM
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Small crack in Stock sleeve?? http://torqueaddicts.com/media/new%2...s/DSCF0009.JPG
Anyone seen this before? My engine builder said he sees this even on stock ls1's sometimes and it is nothing to worry about. I can't see it being much of a problem either, but wanted to hear if anyone else had this problem.
Anyone seen this before? My engine builder said he sees this even on stock ls1's sometimes and it is nothing to worry about. I can't see it being much of a problem either, but wanted to hear if anyone else had this problem.
11-11-2003, 01:45 AM
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Okay. How about someone who has built an ls1 before? Does anyone really think this would cause the sleeve to shift or crack through?
Make certain the gasket bead does not intersect that defect - I don't think it will. A drop of Loctite 515 flange sealer wouldn't hurt.
11-11-2003, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve - Race Eng
That crack really isn't a crack but a slight chip off the flange OD. That flange is not holding the sleeve in the block. The stock sleeves have ribs along the entire exterior sleeve surface, top to bottom which are cast in place when the aluminum is poured during casting.
Make certain the gasket bead does not intersect that defect - I don't think it will. A drop of Loctite 515 flange sealer wouldn't hurt.
Make certain the gasket bead does not intersect that defect - I don't think it will. A drop of Loctite 515 flange sealer wouldn't hurt.
