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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
according to a catalogue i have the head gaskets are the same.... for what it is worth.
the hydrolock theory doesnt require bending rods at crankover.
my bottom line is the same. if my engine turns out to have a bent rod... and it is not clear yet... i will probably find a 3.0 block and use that. i could do with a little less torque.
it has been fun talking with you, brian.
tom w
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With the same head gasket, it's unlikely that the 3.5 would cause additional failures of the gasket.
How does it cause a hydrolock condition at any engine operation other than crank? Presuming no massive outside water ingestion from diving through massive bodies of water.
I agree with you. If the 3.5 bends a rod, find a good used 3.0 for $2K or less and put that in. BTW, one of the 3.0 engines owned by one of the members just bent a rod in #3 within the past 30 days.
