Replacing the block and rear end.

[bubba cakes]

I cracked my block due to being stupid (left pure water in the cooling system, thinking I would have to drain it, but it got cold before I did it, and the block cracked).

So now i'm taking it apart in my garage, so I can buy just a block. It's been a while since I've worked on an engine. Is the camshaft in the block, or in the head? It's a 95 2.3. I'm hoping I can find a block in a junkyard.

Also, I want to change the rear end, for a higher ratio. I'd like to have limited slip. Does anyone know what I need to ask for at the junkyard? My truck is a 95 Mazda 2300, and I don't know yet the kind of rear end it has.

What can I expect to pay for a 2.3 block, and a LSD 3.73?

Thanks!

 

[Plum Ranger XLT]

The cam is in the head and you currently have the 7.5" rear end and I think but not positive the 8.8" rear end in the 4x4's are LSD.

 

[Hardwareman]

Where are you? I have a complete shortblock on an engine stand right now.





Allen

 

[Kenneth S]

3.73 gears are somewhat easy to find the LSD is a different story. There should be a tag on the rear diff cover, if it has 3.73 it's an open, if it has a 3L.73 or something like that its a LSD, take a look in the technical library section here for more info.

 

[bubba cakes]

Where are you? I have a complete shortblock on an engine stand right now.





Allen

i'm in Jay, NY. What's a shortblock? All but the head? How many miles on it? From what make and model? Why is it a shortblock? What's the condition? What are you asking? Thanks!

 

[Hardwareman]

Nevermind. You're too far buddy. I have what you need but I don't want to ship a block you know? Sorry. Shortblock is block and head installed together.




Allen