-- [ From: Bob Nogueira * EMC.Ver #2.5.1 ] --
Question: I've got a 86 Plymouth Mini Van which is has a (light) rod
knock.
Can I simply replace the inserts to get a few more miles out of it
with out turning the crank?
Background: Since all my experience has been with rebuilding LBC engines
I've always done it right, grind or polish the crank, bore cyl. , etc.
and have had no experience, with partial rebuilds.
My BGT needs a new interior. I figure the cost of rebuilding the Mini
van engine properly and the BGT interior are going to cost about the
same. Since I only use the van about once or twice a month to haul LBC
parts or go to the lumber yard, putting money into it is pretty much a
waste. However the Van does come in handy when needed and I'd like to
keep a "hauler" around.
If I can't salvage the Van my wife has her eye on a 41 Plymouth Pickup
truck ( runs great, no rust , and all the ambiance of a Steinbeck
Oklahoma pick-up). But again, it would come at the cost of the BGT's
interior and all new chrome to boot. Soooooo my plan, if supported by
the list,
Throw a set of inserts in the van, pray, get the B's interior, and hope
the Steinbeck Limited Edition Plymouth pickup stays in the owners garage
until at least on of the kids finish college (18 months).
Relevant information: The BGT is my daily driver.
The van would get maybe 100 to 200 miles per month at best .
I am not nor never plan on being a member of a Chrysler mailing list so
I'm not worried about being a DPO .
Disclaimers :1) Of course I realize that all opinions expressed will be
based solely on theory and have NOOOOO foundation in actual practice.
2.) All replies WILL be held in the strictest confidence and under no
circumstances will the opinions expressed EVER be attributed to the
author.
Thanks in advance
Bob Nogueira
PS NO KAI I'm not telling you where that chick magnet 41 Plymouth is
located.
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