Originally Posted by Accord96
Personally I'd replace the block, but I'd make damn sure that's what the issue was before I spent a couple grand replacing the engine.
:chuckles: He could get a D-Series block from the junkyard for cheapo deapo. Probably looking at $300-$400, max.
If the car is reliable and driveable, if you swing up to NH and can somehow get the new longblock up here with you, I'd be happy to install it for you on a weekend.