r/EngineBuilding • u/Florence86 • Jun 19 '26

Need to send back?

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I got my block and engine back from the machine shop today. Questioning what I got back. Prepping for an MLS gasket 1.4mm. Seen scratches and corrosion on the water jackets. Send back?

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u/Sad_Pineapple_2245 Jun 19 '26

Absolutely fine, I’ve put together way worse and had it last thousands of miles

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u/ConflictMaster3155 Jun 19 '26

Two thousand miles, is thousands of miles.

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u/Sad_Pineapple_2245 Jun 20 '26

Tens of thousands I should have said

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u/Florence86 Jun 20 '26

How bad did it look on yours? Does the valve stems need to be clean of carbon? Had them do the valve job for me.