Helping JimT out with an inframe ...

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(08-14-2020 )tree98 Wrote:  You decided not to pressurize your cooling system to look for dropped liner/ head gasket problems before disassembly? I know it doesn't matter because its all getting replaced but just one more piece of the puzzle ya know?

There's no substitute for actually measuring the ledges once the liners are removed and the deck surface cleaned. Also, if the block hasnt been machined before, there are clearly visible machining grooves/lines around the ledge - If they smooth out or disappear at any point then the liner has been moving.

Not trying to shoot you down, but checking for liner o-ring leaks before disassembly is only worth doing if you are diagnosing a coolant usage issue.