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>Targetmaster new replacement engines from GM themselves up here in Canada
>are a very competitive buy for the consumer against the cost of a rebuilt
>engine that you supply. It comes with a very good warranty and often exceeds
>most rebuild shop warranties. For my money that would be the peace of mind
>way to go.
>
>I'm sure the "ghost", you know who you are Arthur James ^**%@ would add some
>more too this but he's strictly a watcher, a shame for us as he sees so
>much.
>
>all the best, and I don't work for GM btw.
>
>Robin Craig
>
>
I don't know about Targetmaster stuff.My experience-I work with a fellow in
sponsering his race car and other things.We had a race coming up fast and he
didn't think he could rebuild a motor fast enough to get ready so he bought
a Targetmaster 350 from a GM dealer.Motor went in and fired up with lots of
rattles and noise.We shut it down right away and called GM they said bring
it in.They pulled it apart and determined the rods were not torqued
correctly.Got a new engine installed by them in time for the race.Verdict at
the end-motor didn't have the guts the old one had.Most of the parts are
made in Mexico which is fine for regular use but not severe or Heavey Duty.
The pits you mention in the cylinder walls-most guys are to cheap to buy the
good antifreeze.The good stuff costs about twice as much as the regular or
cheap stuff.The sleeving method is what the rebuilders do here as well and
with good success.
The cracks in the heads-poor antifreeze,overheating,etc.Toyota '3' series
engines and industrial Nissan diesels have the same problem.Peugout had the
same problem with thier early diesels and they recommended the heads be
retorqued on a regular basis.I think around 10,000km's.
Some diesels are just higher maintenance than others.That's why I like
Mercedes and Deutz.
Andre
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