Is my old engine usable?

[Eggs]

The original I took from my Zed had a blown head gasket. Do these engines crack blocks and heads easily?

 

I'm trying to gauge if it's worthwhile seeing if anyone wants this for a rebuild or chucking it in the scrap pile?

[Medallion Man]

I'd guess that each would have to be assess individually as the damage can be varied and also because of different response ...

 

so if it is a mess and cracked then it's junk.. but if it was only a slight blow due to failed gasket and the block is clearly in good condition.. it might be work something to someone.. best to ask Jimmer (or Jeff)

[Stephen]

I wouldn't bin it for a blown HG, put it that way. Strip it down and inspect it. Get a machine shop to check the head and block.

[Eggs]

Thanks guys. I don't need it myself it was more to see if someone else could make use of it. I got in on the engine stand tonight and started stripping so I should have the heads off next time I'm there and will check for anything obvious

[lymon]

if the engine/crank isn't seized, then the block will probably be fine.

Depending on how much it overheated, the piston rings and bores need to be inspected/replaced/re-honed if needed.

 

My experience is that the head(s) can usually be binned after a HG failure.

If the head(s) have never been skimmed before and distortion is less the 0.2mm, then in theory it can be re-used, but chances are you will have issues later on (eg. camshaft failure/seizure)

[Eggs]

Cheers chaps, I'm going to chuck it in the scrap pile

[Stephen]

Shame. I could do with a crank rods and Pistons out a turbo block.

[Eggs]

Shame. I could do with a crank rods and Pistons out a turbo block.

 

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