[928uk] 4.5 or 4.7 Block

[Ben Hodges]

No idea re what caused it. I foolishly rescued the car from a family who’d owed it for 20 years but it had been off road for 8+ years so whilst the engine did run it was undriveable.
Machine shop (SRS who know their stuff) suspected wear and tear.

Price varies greatly for the block. Ideally I’d want a 28/10 4.5 (tolerance group 1) to match mine but if not I’d go with a 28/11 or 12 but I’d also need piston and crank.

Cheers
Ben



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> On 4 Sep 2019, at 19:10, Paul R Smith <smiffypr at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> First question, what happened to make the bores oval? Wear or distortion?
> 
> Second, how much are people asking for a block?
> 
> Smiffy
> 
>> On 04/09/2019 10:38, Ben Hodges via 928uk wrote:
>> Subject:
>> Re: 4.5 or 4.7 Block
>> From:
>> Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com>
>> Date:
>> 04/09/2019, 10:38
>> To:
>> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> To clarify...
>> I’m aware of the correct procedure regarding Alusil blocks. Mine are beyond saving via the honing process as some of the bores are oval. The block is with a machine shop who knows these engines and it is from them that I have had the unfortunate verdict.
>> Looking at other options before i cancel Xmas for the second time since starting this rebuild:-)
>> Cheers
>> Ben
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> On 4 Sep 2019, at 10:16, Ben Hodges<benhodges1975 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> Does anyone have a good 4.5 or 4.7 block for sale? Seen a few on eBay but not sure on condition. The prognosis on mine is not looking good with all 8 bores needing re-sleeving - hence exploring other options!
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Ben
> 
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