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Old May 11, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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would this block be worth fixing? if so, how much would be a ball park figure i could estimate it to cost. the engine had low mileage but suffered a cracked sleeve and block at #4 cylinder. the cracked sleeve does not concern me so much as i can have it resleeved, but what about the block. the two red marks indicate cracks. one goes down about 3 inches deep and the other is about 2 inches deep? what d'ya think?!?!!?

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UMM I would not waste the time or money. You can find ls1/6/ls2/6.0ltr blocks everywhere. I just bought a 6.0 ltr block for 500 bucks brand new from the stealership What are you going to do with the block? Beside making it a door stop
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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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Make one of those sweet tables! (PM me if you want to get rid of it)
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you could get a new block very easily and more cost effectively. these engines are not vintage 60's castings that are worth saving!
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Mine cracked on the same cylinder, mine was from a nitrous backfire. What coused yours?
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honestly, i dont know what caused it.
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Originally Posted by chevrev
would this block be worth fixing? if so, how much would be a ball park figure i could estimate it to cost. the engine had low mileage but suffered a cracked sleeve and block at #4 cylinder. the cracked sleeve does not concern me so much as i can have it resleeved, but what about the block. the two red marks indicate cracks. one goes down about 3 inches deep and the other is about 2 inches deep? what d'ya think?!?!!?

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Junk. Or recycle and use as a boat anchor.
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