ODavis
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I have a 2005 180 Challenger that has a 1503 SC 215 HP engine in it. Long story short, the orig SC blew the washers and I pulled the engine and flushed out and replaced the oil pumps. In the process I cracked the water pump ceramic seal and now leaks antifreeze and have to pull the engine again to fix.
Now I am thinking I should just rebuild the engine over the winter or just replace it with an SBT rebuild. The problem with SBT is they only have 2006 long blocks. My question is can I put the 2005 externals on a 2006 long block? My research has been mixed results on that answer so I am asking here.
Would it be better to just rebuild myself? I have rebuilt many engines, just not one of these, don't know the ins and outs of this engine.
Now I am thinking I should just rebuild the engine over the winter or just replace it with an SBT rebuild. The problem with SBT is they only have 2006 long blocks. My question is can I put the 2005 externals on a 2006 long block? My research has been mixed results on that answer so I am asking here.
Would it be better to just rebuild myself? I have rebuilt many engines, just not one of these, don't know the ins and outs of this engine.
