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Re: [TR] Order of Engine Assembly

Subject: Re: [TR] Order of Engine Assembly
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 19:51:11 -0700
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>         As the others have said, should work, as I recall from a 4
> cylinder
> rebuild many years ago, the liners are supposed to sit ever so slightly
> proud of the block, the manuals have the specs, should check to make
> sure
> they are within spec there, shouldn't matter but slight variations in
> the
> liners or block could make a difference.

Yes, indeed!  Liner protrusion is quite important.  

Be sure to check on both sides.  I have found two TR3 engines in a row now,
where the liner height was not even on both sides.  Both had a definite
tendency towards head gasket leaks.

-- Randall 

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