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  1. 01-15-2021, 04:49 PM #1
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    14 Pro XS 250 with 109 hrs Cracked Block

    Ser 2B088647 What would cause this #2 cylinder casting cracked outside of sleeve.thumbnail_ATT00001 (5).jpg
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    #2 01-16-2021, 07:50 AM
    got any overheat stored in PCM
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    #3 01-17-2021, 11:52 AM
    +1... usually overheating, casting flaw, or improper machining.


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    #4 01-17-2021, 05:42 PM
    Maybe my eyes aren’t the best,but it looks like that sleeve has pulled down in the block a little.
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    #5 01-17-2021, 07:55 PM
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    #6 01-17-2021, 08:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Rip Bass View Post
    Maybe my eyes aren’t the best,but it looks like that sleeve has pulled down in the block a little.
    Engine has never overheated. Sleeve has not moved might be the angle of pic, It just blew out head gasket, It's cracked all the way back and across. Easy fix I will just order a new block.
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    #7 01-18-2021, 08:51 AM
    I’m curious to know why the piston below the cracked one looks so much wetter? Thanks
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    #8 01-18-2021, 11:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BASStard6344 View Post
    I’m curious to know why the piston below the cracked one looks so much wetter? Thanks
    Probably because it wasn't being subjected to water, and didn't have a leaking head gasket (O-ring).


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    #9 01-19-2021, 08:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by EuropeanAM View Post
    Probably because it wasn't being subjected to water, and didn't have a leaking head gasket (O-ring).
    Thank you sir.
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