How to rebuild an engine

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=== Deciding what machine work to do ===
 
=== Deciding what machine work to do ===
What will the engine be used for? This will be your determing factor on how much your going to spend. In either case wether it's a stock replacement swap or a race engine theres a couple things that should be done.  
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What will the engine be used for? This will be the determing factor on how much you're going to spend. In either case, whether it's a stock replacement swap or a race engine, there are a couple of things that should be done.  
  
1: Have your block acid dipped so when you put it back together you will have a nice clean block to work with.
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#Have your block acid dipped so when you put it back together you will have a nice clean block to work with.
2: Always have it sonic tested, this way you know if the engine block is even worth using.  
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#Always have it sonic tested, this way you know if the engine block is even worth using.  
3: Have your cylinder walls checked out for roundness, this will prolong the life of your piston rings and life of your engine.
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#Have your cylinder walls checked out for roundness, this will prolong the life of your piston rings and life of your engine.
4: Have your machinists put a fresh hone on your cylinder walls, unless you plan on doing this step yourself.
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#Have your machinists put a fresh hone on your cylinder walls, unless you plan on doing this step yourself.
  
 
==== What to expect to pay for machining work ====
 
==== What to expect to pay for machining work ====

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