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Is a 0.5mm oversized block worth buying.........

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Old 18-12-2007, 07:11 PM
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Default Is a 0.5mm oversized block worth buying.........

or is it almost too far gone,Im asking on behalf of a friend,he`s been offered one at a decent price.

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Old 18-12-2007, 07:12 PM
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I would mate, provided the bores arent scored or if there's massive wear ridges in it.
Old 18-12-2007, 08:15 PM
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Even if it need re-boring 1mm is fine
Old 18-12-2007, 08:24 PM
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don't pay too mch though.
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I got a 0.5 overbore 205 block for £50 from a mate.
Had only just been bored/honed too

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think most people go 0.5..........pistons are cheaper
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