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Old 07-26-2004, 01:22 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting is this bg good?
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I would say yes because it has gaps

I think I would just do block posting though.
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Old 07-26-2004, 10:08 AM
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how does a block guard go installed? could i just place it between the top of the sleeves and the block without welding it in place?
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I have one similar except it also have holes in it AZ,GE,STR, make the same style. the proper way to install a blockguard is to evenly tap it in with a small drift pin/punch,leaving a 1/4 to 3/8 inch of space between the to of the blockguard and the deck, no need to weld it in. then you should hone your cylinders to make sure it even in case the blockguard shift the sleaves, which is not likely if its the proper size for the block. blockguard arent as bad as they make them looks.
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Old 07-26-2004, 11:54 AM
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cool, rudeboy. how long have you had your bg and does you car run hotter?
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Old 07-26-2004, 12:23 PM
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only 35bucks thats damn cheap. i dont think ill run one tho
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Old 07-26-2004, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by trebor_nordap
cool, rudeboy. how long have you had your bg and does you car run hotter?
I use the blockguard for adout a year,did not overheat, or had any problem that the blockguard cause. I just rebuilt the engine and I reused it but havent ran it since the rebuild. I have another friend thats been using one for 3 years, still no problem
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Blockguards ------- suck. I had massive overheating and blown head gaskets with mine. Never again.....
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thats the kind i have. i figured it would be able to flow more coolant to the head then little baby holes. and i would have a machine shop weld it in place.
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