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Originally Posted by Jimmy
Seb, if you say you can get a gsr block for 600 bucks, that sounds like a pretty good option, more hp, more tq, and you don't have the mount problem to worry about. Like it would suck pretty bad to spend money on it, have it screw up again, and then regret not getting another block
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That point is I paid good money for a good B16 and I only got to 'enjoy it' for 2-3 weeks which I think is BS. I want to fix it, use it and build a GSR on my own terms and pace, or not even bother at all. At the moment, the LS is leaking/burning enough oil for me to be concerned. About 3-4 liters in 5000kms and it only takes 4 liters of oil (already added 2 last time I checked, ticking alot so I probably need to add more). I want my B16 back. I never had any engine issues with it.
Corey, you think you could help me pull that bolt out? I can't weld enough for it to hold good enough and since the engine is at your shop for now (won't be once I can go get it) I'm wondering if you could pull it. I'd throw a spare bolt in there for now to keep the thread good and make sure the surface is clean again. Then I'd worry about the other bolts. The helicoils are installed properly so I'm thinking of maybe just getting 2 grade 8 bolts that would fit in there and call it a day, or getting it fixed the right way.