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kudu 11-29-20 01:48 AM

Do I need a new center iron?
 
I was cleaning my recently pulled motor and noticed my center iron on the inside had some loose metal pieces and a part of the the coolant passage on the outside had broken off. I’m guessing I should start trying to find a new center iron shouldn’t I?

For context the motor had a leak from a freeze plug and from the water jet seal and had been sitting with a little bit of coolant in the motor for two plus years.
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7aull 11-29-20 09:40 AM

Cast iron vs water. We know who wins :(
With everything it takes to rebuild (time, un-re-useable soft parts) I personally would not risk using this.
Q is what else is failing that hasn't fallen off yet?
yeesh...

Stu A
80GS
AZ

rxtasy3 11-29-20 07:51 PM

that has had water freeze in it.


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