[cadillac512]

I wouldn't be concerned about either issue, Chuck. The chip on the lifter surely won't cause any problem, and the possible crack...well, not much pressure in that area and the rest of the bore is pretty robust for the load it carries. IF it's a crack (and it may just be a ridge in the casting that has collected color from the oil) the likelihood of it migrating to water is almost nil since there isn't any in the center of the valley.



Terry