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Suggestions for replacing 5.7 V-8 Cracked Block
I have heard that marine blocks have brass freeze plugs were as automotive
simply have steel ones, in raw water cooled especially sal****er this would be bad. "Scott B. Hogle" wrote in message ... As the subject line states, I'm interested in some suggestions for replacing the cracked 5.7 liter V-8 block in my 1997 Bayliner Capri. I failed to take the precaution of removing the block drain plugs before a cold-snap hit the Seattle area - my fault = my repair bill. I want to minimize the total expense, and I'm not opposed to using used or re-man parts. Could I just buy a block and re-use the crankshaft, camshaft, pistions and bearings? Would it be smarter just to buy a re-man shortblock and re-use the existing cylinder heads? Do I need to get a "Mercruiser" shortblock, or would any GM 5.7 shortblock work? Final question, how much should I expect to pay to have a boat repair facility "Remove and Reinstall" the engine. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Have a great week. SBH __________________________________________________ __________________________ ___ Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com - Accounts Starting At $6.95 - http://www.uncensored-news.com The Worlds Uncensored News Source --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 06/02/2004 |
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