rebuild or not to rebuild?
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rebuild or not to rebuild?
the 215 in the jetfire i just got has several oil leaks. it runs good but the turbo don't work. i am planning to get the entire turbo/carb system rebuilt and plan to reseal the engine at the same time. while it is apart do i rebuild it or just stick to resealing it? i called D&D that specializes in 215 and the parts to rebuild it are really not that expensive. with the turbo $2500+ to rebuild is $800 more worth rebuilding the engine while resealing it. i want to say i should, also with it being 50 years old. i am sure it was never apart because it still has the copper head gaskets in it. D&D said to just check the bearing clearance and if ok just put it back together.
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lucky for me, the 62 don't have a frame but yes, i would clean the engine bay up also. the more i thought about it i will do it all at the same time. i can't till i catch up on things because i am broke from getting the car. i have retired from off road racing and riding so i am trying to sell my race quad. if it sells i will start on this project right away and be ready for spring. if it don't sell i will drive the car this year and rebuild it next winter.
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