how much does the machine work involved cost? bore, align hone, rod recon., decking, etc. it doesnt really need a rebuild but im putting gaskets on it and while ive got it apart im thinking about it. the only real problem i have is i had to use some rad stop leak once after my fan had a fight with my rad. now the water jackets are coated with the stuff and id like it gone. is there any way to clean it all out? i dont think a normal flush will do the job. something similar to a hot tank but only in the water jackets. id like to not rebuild it since im poor. if you hot tank a short block im sure it play hell on the bearings when you start it up.