C15 Acert Liner Height

I could be wrong, but I believe the counter bores can be cut in-frame.

 

Yes cutting the block can and is usually done with out removing the engine.

I'm sure he is trying to avoid pulling the liner kits

 

Block can be cut in place. We never had any head gasket issues with our 5EK's setting them at .005. Only thing i would suggest is buy the Cat shim packs. Only ones i've seen liners move in were done with some other mfg shims.

 

How are you holding the spacer plate down to check protrusion

 

Unless you want to take it apart again, you definitely want to have the counterbores machined for shims. Cat liners should be at .0055" to .0065" if you want it to last a long time. I cut them all the time!

 

Cut the counter bore's and use the cat shims. Get them more uniform than what you have. Dont go below .004.

 

Don't use any washer you will put marks on the liner flange and spacerplate. Spend the few $$ and get the soft washers from cat for that. And torque the bolts to 70 ft lb