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Old 2007-12-24, 02:58 PM   #110
Dean
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I think you can salvage most of your stuff.

Turbo can be repaired for probably way less than new.

A new set of rings for the pistons should be all they need assuming the tops aren't beat up. The scratches on the skirts should be no big deal as long as the ring groves are good

Somebody who knows more would have to gauge the bore scratches. They may come out with a light hone. Otherwise cylinders aren't that expensive.

Clean up the races, Replace the bearings and move on.

Unless a short block is stupid cheap, that should be the cheapest way to go and should last 75-125% as long as any other rebuilt short block.
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