Alusil options?
 

OK, what are the options (other than $2400 new cyls and pistons)? 140000 mile motor, cheap top 25000 miles ago, burns (not leaks) about 1 qt in 400-600 miles, 96% all six. Engine on stand and about to be cleaned up with new airbox and CIS inspection, SSI install on a 3.0 79SC currently in the paint shop.

From Wayne:( :D

PS I read your book. Hoping something has changed! Grim. :mad: SmileWavy

I'd either keep the old rings or send out the cylinders for coating and buy new pistons.

John,

JE pistons and Nikasil coating the cylinders is another option, about $1800 through EBS.

There is also a local shop here in Falls Church that has the correct Sunnen machine and paste to 'recondition' your Alucil C's. Just make sure P/C's are in spec before.

Send me a PM and I can get you their info.

An ending worth sending? I pulled the CIS and exhaust and took a good look at the engine. Did a leak down. Results were 96 to 98%. Cylinder walls showed no cross trama. Valves guides installed 10000 miles ago without new valves showed some oil leaking. No major leaks around cylinders so... I decided to put her back in the car and run her until she gets sick. She is a 140,000 mile engine, is in typical shape for her age, and like any other old girl has some good miles left in her before Botox!!!

Read the WHOLE THREAD. It's worth it.