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Originally Posted by WINGAS
Thats a high nickle block, why would it need replacement? A slghtly warped head can be milled flat no issue, but you will undoubtedly need a valve job, and maybe even some new valves.
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Because of the potential damage done by failed rings? Failed bearings? Might not be any issues, but....
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Originally Posted by WINGAS
And lastly, I almost kept a totaled '96 for the well running 606.910 engine, but realized they're a dime a dozen on Ebay ( $500 all day long). So, a used engine is an alternative.
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Bingo, I'd try to find a decent engine in a rusted or totaled body and swap that in, save a LOT of time and effort IF you can find a good donor.
I've R/R'd the head twice on my OM603 in my wagon, takes way too much of my time and if I could source a donor when the risk of deeper damage or wear is an issue, I'd try that route. Of course, that's easy to say when I've never done an engine swap, so take all this with a nice big grain of salt.
