how difficult is it to replace the rings on an engine? a guy around here is selling a 400 short block for $175, and said all that really needs to be fixed is to replace the rings. i was planning on rebuilding it anyway cause it hasn't been used for a while....are rings a normal part of a rebuild? is this engine worth getting??

 

For $175 you can't go wrong!

I just found a 327 totally rebuilt for $500 bucks, I'm going to be picking it up. If it goes in the Iroc..don't know yet, don't know if I want to swap out the 305 for it.

 

lol i can pick up a 305 that needs rebuilding for $25 also.....i might buy it and turn around and sell it...make $50, $75, whatever

 

If you show up at my doorstep with a 305 that needs rebuilding, I'll pay you $25 not to leave it.

Don't waste your money, that 305 is a poor investment.

A 400 core is definitely worth $175, if it hasn't already been bored .060" and is worn out.

"Rings" usually means it needs bored, and pistons, and bearings, and the crank turned. In other words, a rebuild. So yes, rings are definitely part of a normal rebuild.

 

I hate it when this happens....

 

just called the guy sellin the 400, and he said he sold it like 30 minutes ago...oh well, there's another one being sold for $300, but i don't know anything about it yet besides its c.i. - i'm still waiting for the guy to return my call. i'll keep yall posted