Cracked block

1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
210,325 MILES • 6.5L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BAN1
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Any ways to repair and cracked block?
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Replacing it is the only way.
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:46 AM
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BAN1
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I read online in the GM threads where if its a z block i can have it re-machined.
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:51 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You are talking about a complete tear-down and rebuild along with some very expensive machine work. A used engine would be a whole lot more practical.
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:54 AM
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BAN1
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Very true.
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:57 AM
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STRAILER
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Let us know how it turns out
Jun 2, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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