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When looking at a 4.0 block

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Default When looking at a 4.0 block
I learned the hard way. When looking at a naked block make sure you check the cam area. Every looked clean and perfect then my mechanic co worker pointed out where the cam wore through the thrush bearing. Too far to fix. Me = -$200
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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ouch! good to know
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Was it an 00-01 block?
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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It was a 97
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Not good news to me i just got a 97 4.0 ugh lol hope not..
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