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Pampered-Z · 10-30-2007, 03:41 PM

Machine shop called today, they started checking out my junk and the crank can be saved. Not bent, magnafluxed fine and they can fix the journals. Doing the block now, they said everything done as far as clearancing the block and such was a top notch job, they don't see any reason to start over on another block, they liked what they saw.

What they think right now is that the sprayed caps were installed improperly. Not sure what that means, he mentioned they appeared to fit loose? But right now they are thinking I may just need new caps and reboring the block will fix it.

They still need to test and spec out the block to be sure. If good then all of the bearings are going to be replaced as well. Rings have no more then 500 miles on them so don't think they'll need replacing, but he's going to double check everything.

I'm so glad I don't need to replace a $1400 crank!

10-30-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Good news about my engine! Machine shop called today, they started checking out my junk and the crank can be saved. Not bent, magnafluxed fine and they can fix the journals. Doing the block now, they said everything done as far as clearancing the block and such was a top notch job, they don't see any reason to start over on another block, they liked what they saw. What they think right now is that the sprayed caps were installed improperly. Not sure what that means, he mentioned they appeared to fit loose? But right now they are thinking I may just need new caps and reboring the block will fix it. They still need to test and spec out the block to be sure. If good then all of the bearings are going to be replaced as well. Rings have no more then 500 miles on them so don't think they'll need replacing, but he's going to double check everything. I'm so glad I don't need to replace a $1400 crank! __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!