Bob Buxbaum
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I will now reinforce the notion that I'm nearly clueless about the 1500 engine.
Some parts suppliers list cylinder sleeves for the 1500 block. So, since I do not know, I will ask --- are the 1500 blocks sleeved from the factory, or are these listed parts replacements (inserts) to bring a block back into specs? I do a LOT of work on cast iron block 6 cylinder BMW engines, and if one cylinder is out of spec and the others are are okay, sleeving one hole costs about $60-70 parts and labor vs boring the block and spending big money ($700ish minimum) for a set of pistons.
Some parts suppliers list cylinder sleeves for the 1500 block. So, since I do not know, I will ask --- are the 1500 blocks sleeved from the factory, or are these listed parts replacements (inserts) to bring a block back into specs? I do a LOT of work on cast iron block 6 cylinder BMW engines, and if one cylinder is out of spec and the others are are okay, sleeving one hole costs about $60-70 parts and labor vs boring the block and spending big money ($700ish minimum) for a set of pistons.