A curious M156 situation - Head bolts & Other stuff
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Originally Posted by deadlyvt;[url=tel:8909107
8909107[/url]]Yeah if done improperly it's a mess
#28
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In wet decked engines, I am not a fan of liners because the issue that happened to me is the main failure: there's no surface for the headgasket to seal around if the liner starts leaking coolant. Either install a Darton sleeve with a full face or get a new block (for a m156).
Last edited by 6_Myles; 01-18-2024 at 11:43 AM.
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In wet decked engines, I am not a fan of liners because the issue that happened to me is the main failure: there's no surface for the headgasket to seal around if the liner starts leaking coolant. Either install a Darton sleeve with a full face or get a new block (for a m156).
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Joshinator99 (01-18-2024)
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Nice work. Unfortunate that this was an issue in the first place, but impressive to persevere and be able to sort it out.
With sleeved blocks (assuming quality work and quality parts like from Darton), is the durability / longevity at least on par with factory?
There are M156s out there running strong with 200-300K miles. Curious if a rebuilt engine with a sleeved block could last that long.
With sleeved blocks (assuming quality work and quality parts like from Darton), is the durability / longevity at least on par with factory?
There are M156s out there running strong with 200-300K miles. Curious if a rebuilt engine with a sleeved block could last that long.
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Joshinator99 (01-18-2024)
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Nice work. Unfortunate that this was an issue in the first place, but impressive to persevere and be able to sort it out.
With sleeved blocks (assuming quality work and quality parts like from Darton), is the durability / longevity at least on par with factory?
There are M156s out there running strong with 200-300K miles. Curious if a rebuilt engine with a sleeved block could last that long.
With sleeved blocks (assuming quality work and quality parts like from Darton), is the durability / longevity at least on par with factory?
There are M156s out there running strong with 200-300K miles. Curious if a rebuilt engine with a sleeved block could last that long.
#32
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As a pure guess, I would say it that it would last as long as any other ductile iron cylinder wall block. But as mentioned before most people who sleeve with them are building monster engines, not commuters.
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