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  1. 05-19-2008, 06:34 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Smith
    I'm sorry to hear that Bertha. What did you end up doing with the block? Rebuilding it?
    It is in for a full rebuild as we speak. Fortunately, I had a good cylinder head laying around.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bertha
    It is in for a full rebuild as we speak. Fortunately, I had a good cylinder head laying around.
    Ach! That stinks. On behalf of all series owning CT residents, I'm sorry for that rotten apple.

    Let us know how the rebuild goes. I too need to rebuild a 2.5 and I'm probably going to need to oversize the pistons but am finding out that not too many people are around with the tools to bore out a cylinder any more. Not sure how this rebuild is going to end up.

    Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Smith
    Ach! That stinks. On behalf of all series owning CT residents, I'm sorry for that rotten apple.

    Let us know how the rebuild goes. I too need to rebuild a 2.5 and I'm probably going to need to oversize the pistons but am finding out that not too many people are around with the tools to bore out a cylinder any more. Not sure how this rebuild is going to end up.

    Good luck.
    Let me know if you need help, I have a great LR mechanic who specializes in series trucks in hyde park ny
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    What ever happened to that rover junk yard in Rheinbeck? Is Klopping is still in business in Hyde Park- I heard rumors he was.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yorker
    What ever happened to that rover junk yard in Rheinbeck? Is Klopping is still in business in Hyde Park- I heard rumors he was.
    Ernie is still around and doing well. He is a 1 man show at this point, but always has a few restorations going on in addition to his service work.
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    I am kind of surprised after the Roverworks fiasco.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yorker
    I am kind of surprised after the Roverworks fiasco.
    That really wasnt his fault, it was his ex-partners, he is truly an honest hardworking guy that does a great job with these old trucks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bertha
    Let me know if you need help, I have a great LR mechanic who specializes in series trucks in hyde park ny
    Thanks for the offer Bertha. I'll let you (and probably the list) know if I end up needing to find a decent machinist.

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