Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 95 w/ bad cylinder

[JSchwendinger]

I have a 95 12v that I am going to use for a swap. It burns oil pretty bad but otherwise runs and still has good oil pressure. The previous owner said he had a guy look at it and that it had a bad cylinder. He was quoted 2K to fix it. I haven't pulled the head yet. I think at least some new rings and or a new piston. Check the cylinder and hopefully it isn't bad. If it is can I get it sleeved or can I bore that cylinder only to get it back in shape? I am new to diesels and am wondering what all would be involved and how much different it would be than a gas engine.

 

[hsmith]

I remember reading about some folks sleeving one hole back to oe bore and doing fine.

 

[Dieseldemon]

You can bore 1 hole and put in a 1/2 mm piston as long as you use Cummins parts as the oversize pistons are the same weight as the std. they are offered in 1/2 and 1mm over

 

[KBurgoyne]

as long as you have the engine out and are going to take it apart you should get the whole engine rebored. the shop bill would be about 1000$ plus some new rings and you would have a brand new engine.

 

[JSchwendinger]

Thanks for the info, I just recieved my service manual and am going to start taking a good look into how bad bad it is. The engine only has 217,000 so I am hoping it isn't that bad. I can then see which will be the best route. I figure getting the cylinder(s) bored would probably be the best recourse since I will have to tear it down anyway.

 

[TBurow]

i have a good shortblock for sale if interested, its a cummins recon that had a p pump on it. cheap or trade?