so today i ordered up some hardware that will HAVE to be replaced. oem rod bolts, main bolts, head bolts, flywheel bolts, pressure plate bolts and 1 ea cross member bolt. all from gregv. oh, and that pretty blue sr16 ve v/c i've wanted for yrs.
and a BIG pe headgasket from mazworx. (keeping my fingers crossed i'll get to use it)
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tomorrow i'll remove the head. pix will be provided. i found a machine shop in Lakewood, Wa that seems they know whats up with sr20's. they'll be tearing down the block and checking the condition/clearances.
worst case scenario... i have a dropped (Benson) sleeved block that becomes the most expen$ive table base in the house (a la Top Gear :rofl