Quote Originally Posted by vara4 View Post
If the block is cracked I wouldn't even mess with it.
Save what you can and toss the block.
Kurt, you can't be serious, toss a Hemi block??? I agree with Roland 110%, especially if this is a numbers matching engine block, only a fool would toss it. If it isn't cracked in a 'load bearing' place, it can be usually be saved. I used to own and race numerous Hemi cars in my younger days, I've seen Hemi blocks with holes punched in the side from broken rods that have been repaired and used again.

Gymbo, the first thing you've got to do is disassemble the engine carefully to locate the source of the leak. If necessary, have the oil passages pressure checked to locate the leak. If this is a numbers matching block, take Roland's advice, do whatever it takes to save it.

JMO,
MIke