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Originally Posted by HWYSTR455

I'm getting to a point where I don't have the patience or time to do the assembly anymore. My original reasoning for doing the assembly was two-fold, to make sure it was right, and the learning/fun factor. It's amazing how many shops, well known ones too, give stuff the 'good enough' treatment. (And when many times it's not)

Paul, I wish like heck you were closer to me, I would have you do my next 3 engines. I like the fact that you're precise, professional, and there isn't a lick of 'smoke & mirrors' with your work. Total disclosure provides confidence to the customer, thank you.

Thing with sleeving IMO is that it's hard to find someone that will do it right.

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I agree with all things there esp even good shops not always doing it as picky as I am, and I wish Paul was closer.

409 I bought in college to replace the one I hurt had a sleeve, leaked water in the oil trashed the motor. Shop I bought it from never mentioned it only blew a head gasket and surfaced the heads-which he had.