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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 3drstretch
Was it defo the last run that caused the damage though or just as mark suggest the lifespan of such an engine.Ie 25k miles.So if built to same spec again could it not be used for another say 20k as it more potent now.
It was the last run that we had the problem but these engines are on a short life span at this level,
In a way I am happy as I always expected it to be the pistons that would cry enough first,
There are pro's and cons of looking at using a old block against a new one so we will look at whats happend and why then make the decision as to which one to use.

Mark
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