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Old 04-04-2020, 12:08 PM   #1
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You will need at least 2 good rods & most likely a whole set of rod bearings & ARP rod bolts. A gasket set is about $300, ARP rod bolts $160, bearings $125., Rods ?? You are looking around $1,000 minimum since you want to do whatever you can while you are in there. Plus labor!!
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Are these cylinders nikasil'd, Or should they be honed?


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Are these cylinders nikasil'd, Or should they be honed?


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Maytag, I believe the cylinders are coated with Lokasil (sadly Not Nikasil) and the concern is that they may be 'oval' not round.

Ideally would be to get the LN Nickies but they would increase the cost of the rebuilt..
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Maytag, I believe the cylinders are coated with Lokasil (sadly Not Nikasil) and the concern is that they may be 'oval' not round.



Ideally would be to get the LN Nickies but they would increase the cost of the rebuilt..

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