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Wanted - 12mm 1.6 block w/ usable standard bore.
by
Jetmugg
on 21 Feb, 2012 15:03
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The title pretty much says it - I'm looking for a 12mm 1.6 Diesel block with good, usable standard bores. I need to put a 1.5L rotating assembly into such a block. I figure that it might be easier to find a standard bore block than it is to find oversized 1.5L pistons, so that's the approach I'm planning right now.
I'm located in MO, but willing to travel a little bit if you have a good 12mm standard bore block.
I'm not in a super hurry - I just want to find the best block I can get my hands on for a reasonable price.
I do have some other 1.6 and 1.5 short blocks, heads, and a pump or two that I could use as trading fodder if you are interested.
Thanks for looking,
Steve M.
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#1
by
Jetmugg
on 01 Mar, 2012 11:35
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Still looking for a nice block.
Steve.
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#2
by
CRSMP5
on 01 Mar, 2012 13:11
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LOL.. a turbo block you may find.. the bores wore less in them due to the piston squirter... but hell in the 90s to find a "clean" 1.6na bore... most had lip at the top from upper ring wear..
chances are you will have to get the block sleved.. and bore is cheaper.. LOL..
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#3
by
Jetmugg
on 02 Mar, 2012 07:00
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Alternatively, I would be happy to find a complete set of 1mm oversized 1.5L diesel pistons.
A standard bore turbo block would work also.
Which request will give you the bigger chuckle? I'm just looking for parts that will work for my needs.
With respect to sleeving and boring, that's certainly a possibility, but not the preferred path. Do you have any firsthand experience with sleeving and boring a block back to standard size?
SteveM.
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#4
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 02 Mar, 2012 09:02
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Alternatively, I would be happy to find a complete set of 1mm oversized 1.5L diesel pistons.
A standard bore turbo block would work also.
Which request will give you the bigger chuckle? I'm just looking for parts that will work for my needs.
With respect to sleeving and boring, that's certainly a possibility, but not the preferred path. Do you have any firsthand experience with sleeving and boring a block back to standard size?
SteveM.
whats wrong with getting a worn stock bore block, and getting a set of .5mm o/s 1.5 pistons?
ive only seen 2 sets of 1mm o/s pistons for a 1.5 in my entire life..
but .5mm o/s, hell, there not rare at all, i have 3 sets personally..
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#5
by
Jetmugg
on 02 Mar, 2012 09:29
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The .5mm O/S pistons are out there, yes. They are semi-rare, but not unobtainable. That's definitely an option, and may end up being my best option in terms of $$$ and availability. I'm trying for the path of least $$$ spent to get where I want to go. If that means paying more for a good standard 12mm block (if I can find one), either NA or TD, then I'd be happy to go that way.
If it means finding a block that will take a .5mm O/S bore, then spending more for the O/S 1.5L pistons and rings, then that's the way it will play out.
I'm trying to keep my options open, while being ready to jump when the right deal comes along. I'd prefer to have a block to start with.
R.O.R. - Are you interested in selling a set of .5mm O/S pistons and rings?
Steve.
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#6
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 02 Mar, 2012 18:44
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The .5mm O/S pistons are out there, yes. They are semi-rare, but not unobtainable. That's definitely an option, and may end up being my best option in terms of $$$ and availability. I'm trying for the path of least $$$ spent to get where I want to go. If that means paying more for a good standard 12mm block (if I can find one), either NA or TD, then I'd be happy to go that way.
If it means finding a block that will take a .5mm O/S bore, then spending more for the O/S 1.5L pistons and rings, then that's the way it will play out.
I'm trying to keep my options open, while being ready to jump when the right deal comes along. I'd prefer to have a block to start with.
R.O.R. - Are you interested in selling a set of .5mm O/S pistons and rings?
Steve.
all my pistons are still in blocks, or running engines.. IE: used..
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#7
by
RustyCaddy
on 03 Mar, 2012 14:05
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PM sent
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#8
by
Swampy
on 03 Mar, 2012 16:44
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What's a fair price for a NOS set of original German Mahle turbo 1.5l pistons, 1mm oversize of course?
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#9
by
Jetmugg
on 03 Mar, 2012 17:01
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I checked ebay yesterday - a set of NOS Mahle 1mm O/S 1.5 pistons recently sold for $225.
If you have a set, I'd be happy to pay that price.
SteveM.
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#10
by
Jetmugg
on 03 Mar, 2012 17:07
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#11
by
Swampy
on 03 Mar, 2012 19:43
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I checked ebay yesterday - a set of NOS Mahle 1mm O/S 1.5 pistons recently sold for $225.
If you have a set, I'd be happy to pay that price.
SteveM.
I would be happy to pay that price too, that's cheaper than I paid for my set years ago. I looked on ebay and all I found was 1.5l single pistons without rings even for $199+shipping each. Do ypu have a link or seller, I would like to get another spare set if available.
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#12
by
Jetmugg
on 03 Mar, 2012 20:25
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#13
by
Swampy
on 03 Mar, 2012 21:31
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I can't tell you if they are the same or not...mine are in a blue box but hell I don't know if that makes a diff. It's been awhile since my last project and from memory they where 1.5l turbo diesel pistons in 1mm or .040 over, Mahle German made...not Brazil. Same bore as 1.6 but different wrist pin diameter. Anyway, that was a good deal though at any rate and I couldn't sell mine that cheap as I paid a bit more for mine originally when I mistaked them for 1.6 turbo pistons- .040 over. Anyway that doesn't help you much and I sound like a real d@#*head huh? send me a pm with your phone # and let me think on it. I'd much rather talk on the phone....it took me 15 minutes just to type this much!
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#14
by
theman53
on 04 Mar, 2012 10:43
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Are you looking for hydraulic block correct? IIRC you are LSR guy and we talked before.
More for other posters than OP as I don't have a hydro block.