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Wedge TR7 Engine Woes

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/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cryin.gif well, upon tearing down the TR7 this weekend I discovered multiple cracks in the #4 cylender wall, I think this would explain the coolant coming out the overflow when it ran this past summer. So heres the question, I know the engine can be sleeved, however I'm not wild about doing this as I really dont want to be in this same possition next season, Rimmer Bros. offers short blocks either with US compression or 9.25:1. Both spendy options, however, I plan to keep the car and dont really want a V8 or a non Triumph powertrain. Any suggestions, any opinions?
 
I would think that some US companies would offer short blocks. If you're interested, PM me and I'll email you some links that may be of help.
 
Hey Rich, Ive looked around a little, TRF doesnt offer anything, VB only offers a bare block, and Moss offers nothing. I will PM you however, I'm open to any suggestions.
 
Honestly, I would just scan the local papers for a rusty TR7 with a good low mileage engine. My guess is that you can find a good mechanical/bad body car for $1000 or less, and then you just ebay the other parts you don't need to recoup cost. With the quality of the repro parts, I think you'll be just as good.
 
If it were me, I would sleeve the block, find me a clunker, pull the engine and rebuild it. Thats my $.02 worth. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
If you lived close to Little Rock I have a block you could have. I am going to pull it out and put in a 1980 Buick 3.8 and forget about heating problems. I think that is what you should do if you want a real dependable driver. I am fixing this up for my daughter (16) and I want her to have something that is dependable.
 
I have a short block available, just pulled it last week. When I bought the car, I was told it had spun a bearing. I cranked it over once, but never started it so I don't know. When I drained the oil, it looked ok, no coolant or excessive metal. I haven't pulled the pan yet. Email me if you are interested.
 
Hey john, thanks for the suggestion, I sent them an Email a couple of days ago asking for a freight quote. They replied quite promptly with a quote for $858.00 USD for just the freight. That'll pucker a guy right up.
 
That is too bad, it just doesn't seem that it should cost that much. Why not fly over and check it as luggage. I bet you would save a bundle! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/england.gif
 
"I'm sorry sir, but I think your carry-on is too heavy for the overhead bins."
 
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