can this block be rescued?

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Mar 24, 2011 | 10:54 PM

dj219957

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can this block be rescued?

Hi all,
Just taken the heads off this Ej20 to find this:

The engine has stood for too long I think as there was rust. Probly gasket failure which has led to this.

Can this damage be repaired?

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Mar 24, 2011 | 11:54 PM

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As long as it hasn't been bored already then yes its ok to use and rebored to probably 93mm to be safe.
The machine shop would tell you if 0.5 or 1mm is needed though mate.

Mar 25, 2011 | 12:23 AM

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cheers, im hoping a re bore and not sleeve.
does re bore mean i will need new piston or can you use bigger rings?
thats if the piston is ok! it looks a bit rusty!