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Alusil Cylinders
Just took apart my 3.0 sc engine and discovered the previous owner must have had a prior rebuild. I found the prior rebuild consisted of someone taking a ball hone to the Alusil Cylinders. They cylinders and the pistons were properly scored as a result. Just venting my frustrations.... I guess the positive note would be that I have 6 new paper weights......
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10-07-2011, 11:23 AM
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I know the Previous Owner feeling. Some of the things I had to fix on my '73 really made me wonder.
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10-07-2011, 12:41 PM
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Were you having issues with the rings / cylinders that caused the rebuild? Just curious.
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10-08-2011, 03:27 PM
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No I purchased a core engine, so I was going to rebuild it anyway. Not a huge deal but I hate to see when misinformed people do more harm then good......
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10-08-2011, 06:41 PM
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That is too bad, isn't it? Are they able to be sent to EBS racing for some replating?
Not long ago, I saw a set on Evil Bay that the seller stated "where recently honed and ready to use in your newly rebuilt engine." I thought, "oh dear."  They wanted something like $1,000.00 for the set too. I am no expert on these matters, but with all that I do read here on Pelican from the experts (Wayne, Steve, Henry, and John Walker) on this board, one should have all the information to make better decisions about this issue.
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10-08-2011, 09:23 PM
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US Chrome can turn worn Alusils into new Nikasils. You'd want first to buy a used set of Nikasil pistons with ring lands within spec.
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10-10-2011, 10:47 AM
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The Other Woman
1988 Porsche 911 3.2
1983 Porsche 911SC Targa
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