This block still good?!?

[mark4g63t]

So I was going to start prepping the block for tear down and noticed that the guy who built it before jb welded the freeze plugs in, figured I could still grind and pound them out, but then I noticed this wear from the water pump.. This has me worried the block is no good. Any thoughts?

[goodhart]

Take a clearer picture please, its very hard to tell. Looks pretty normal from that funzzy picture though

[mark4g63t]

Sorry didn't realize it was blurry

[goodhart]

Yea, there is definite wear on it! I guess I wouldn't be too worried, You'll have mroe water flow! haha

[Goat Blower]

Hmmm, I wouldn't use it personally. It might be fine, but I'm not sure how well the pump would work with that huge clearance.

[mark4g63t]

Brought the block into work, they said I shouldn't have an issue. But just for kicks since I got time yet, here's more pics

[turbotalon1g]

I think my old block was like that, I had no cooling issues driving it in 100* heat in TX.
I think you will find most DSM blocks to be like that these days.

[Goat Blower]

Y'all need to change your water pumps out more frequently. :D

[sleepydsm]

Wow that sure is a big groove! Like Aaron said above, it'll probably work fine.

[mark4g63t]

Good deal, thanks for the input guys. So far the plan is still to build this block.