Originally posted by Stazi:
I always reuse it. It's just a simple sheet of aluminum. Unless your a mroon and rip it taking it off - which would take a COMPLETE IDIOT - you can reuse it.

Wow, I think I just save $40

Seriously though, thanks for setting that straight.

Got a call from the machine shop today to confirm the engine year/application because they where ordering the rings & bearings. Taking a long lunch tomorrow and going to pick up the TTY rod bolts & then adding them to the bag of TTY lower block bolts, rear main seal & valve stem seals. All the parts & factory rebuild manual will be then dropped off with the shop tomorrow at lunch. I hope to have it back before mid-week next week.

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