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Old 11-05-2006 | 10:39 AM
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Well i took the head off last night to see why my oil and water keeps mixing

The block is cracked on No3 cylinder

I have a spare block in the garage so should be back on the road late next week

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Old 11-05-2006 | 10:56 AM
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got any pics?

feeling a resto coming on
Old 11-05-2006 | 11:03 AM
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No pics i doubt if you would see it any way

Will give everything a good clean while it is all apart

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Old 11-05-2006 | 12:01 PM
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Shit news, but least u have as spare
Old 11-05-2006 | 12:12 PM
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Sorry to hear that Steve, least you can fix it

When i read the title i thought it said "crack blocked" i was gonna say colonic irrigation is the answer m8
Old 11-05-2006 | 12:13 PM
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you know you dont want to put it bck on the road in its current state, put the engine in the white one
Old 12-05-2006 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
put the engine in the white one
Would have to change everything over Jim

Brakes, suspension, gearbox etc etc.

Want a Moonstone 3dr anyway so will have to sell the white 4i

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Old 12-05-2006 | 03:48 AM
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get it done mate

bummer about the block though

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