[TR] Order of Engine Assembly
Randall
tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Mon May 7 20:51:11 MDT 2012
> 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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