PapaSmurf Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) So I had some trouble installing an aftermarket cam last summer, it snapped in half - that's what I get for being in a hurry. My best guess is that when the cam broke it came down hard on the valve at the wrong angle, I didn't notice any damage to it and since I had just spent 2 days working replacing the timing chain, tensioner, head gasket etc. I was in a hurry to get it over with. Big mistake, I should have checked everything again but I didn't. I bolted the old cam back in place and fired her up. Ker thunk ker thunk ker thunk - what the hell is that noise? the block became seized, and I haven't had the time or energy to touch it again until now. I got the head removed today, I found a chunk of valve in the exhaust gasket, that's when I felt that sharp pain in my gut and knew there would be damage to the block. I continued removing the head hoping that there would be no damage, that the pistons were forged out of some magical unobtanium, but alas here is the damage: Always take your time. Even if the wife is rushing you, the snow is falling whatever take your time for the love of God! I need a new block, there is damage to the cylinder wall and I don't have the money or time to completely rebuild it. Looks like my Z is going to be grounded for the summer. I guess I'll continue rebuilding the spare head (e88) the n42 is now scrap metal. hopefully I can find a block in good shape for a reasonable price. I don't have enough time for the Z these days, I recently became a dad and it's difficult to find time for anything or money for that matter *edit- Wow my engine bay is ugly I need to paint Edited March 16, 2010 by BRAAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 that block is far from dead, just have them punch it .080 over and get some oversize cheapie cast pistons and run the e88 head your building and just cruise it until you get a different motor built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Get a complete running engine. They're all over the place cheap. Don't let the summer go with the car on jack stands. Where are you located. If you're in the NJ area, I CAN HOOK YOU UP, open to trades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_M67 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Dude, drive yourself up here and get one of my L28s out of my garage and you'll be back in buisness. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Dude, drive yourself up here and get one of my L28s out of my garage and you'll be back in buisness. Scott I might take you up on that scott, maybe next month when my tax return comes what do you got? I have to get her back on the road, I'm driving a 96 taurus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinpieces Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Don't know where you are or what year your Z is but I have a fully machined ready to assemble L24 collecting dust. Comes with new pistons, rings, cut crank etc. etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Don't know where you are or what year your Z is but I have a fully machined ready to assemble L24 collecting dust. Comes with new pistons, rings, cut crank etc. etc I'm on the left coast, I'd rather stick with an l28 thanks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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