why things cannot work out well? everytime i want to improve things, hence i need to fit something aftermarket it does not fit!!
qucik refurb of an x/flow enigne with new bearings, piston rings, gasket set...and changing conrod bolts to ARP
first problem:
bolt touched the (original) oilsuction pipe...ok, I modified the pipe
completed engine, fitted the nice alloy sump which already came with the engine, tightend alle the bolts, turned the engine by hand...bang, engine blocked.
removed sump....the ARP bolts touched the sidewall of the sump...the sump , whyever, has a small recess inwards in this area. if i remove material the sidewhall will get too thin...damn...and alloy welding isnt my thing..nor i want to modify a alloy sump in perfect condition.
ARP bolts off, originals in...all the work involved for nothing.
by the way: can i re-use those bolts (e.g. on another engine, with steel-sump)?
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