Is it possible the mechanic is not aware that it is a sleeve engine and the
leak might only be the figure 8 seals at the bottom of the sleeve liners ?
Don Elliott, 1958 TR3A, Montreal, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Rose" <lytspeed@hotmail.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:28 PM
Subject: TR3 block
> I need a bit of advice. A friend's street TR3 has (his mechanic says) two
> hairline cracks in the block. He has been getting coolant in the oil pan.
> So, his mechanic pulled the head and replaced the head gasket and then
> pressurized the cooling system and said there are two cracks in the block.
>
> My question is: will a sealant like Barrs Leak or something like that
seal a
> block for long term?
>
> Or, does anyone have a block for sale for a reasonable amount?
>
> Mike Rose
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