Enginetech ESL159 is a centrifugally cast iron cylinder repair sleeve with 4.000 inch bore, 5.500 inch length, 3/32 inch wall, cataloged for 1962-2014 American Motors, Buick, Cadillac and additional applications. It restores a damaged or over-bored cylinder to OE standard bore size without replacing the entire block.
Important Notes
- Sleeve is supplied with a semi-finished inside diameter; plan to remove at least 0.025 inch during final bore and hone to achieve the correct piston-to-wall clearance.
- Chamfered bottom outside diameter is intended to ease installation into the engine block; a light interference fit is typical and the block counterbore should be measured before pressing.
- Nominal wall thickness is 3/32 inch. Confirm the block counterbore diameter will accept the sleeve outside diameter before ordering.
- Sold individually; quantity required equals the number of cylinders being sleeved.
- Ships individually boxed and wrapped in rust-preventative paper.
| Part Number | ESL159 |
| Bore Diameter | 4.000 in |
| Sleeve Length | 5.500 in |
| Wall Thickness | 3/32 in |
| Material | Cast Iron (Centrifugally Cast) |
| Finish | Semi-finished ID, chamfered bottom OD |
| Country of Origin | Colombia |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
| UPC | 707473103251 |
| OEM Cross-Refs | Melling:CSL159, MAHLE:ML193 |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1962-1968 Chevrolet Corvette 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1962-1969 Chevrolet Bel Air 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1962-1969 Chevrolet Biscayne 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1962-1969 Chevrolet Impala 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1962-1969 Pontiac Laurentian 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1962-1969 Pontiac Parisienne 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1962-1969 Pontiac Strato-Chief 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1964-1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1965-1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1965-1968 Pontiac Acadian 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1968 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1968 Chevrolet C30 Pickup 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1968 Chevrolet El Camino 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1968 Chevrolet K10 Pickup 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1968 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1966-1969 Chevrolet Caprice 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1967-1968 Chevrolet C10 Suburban 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- 1967-1968 Chevrolet C20 Suburban 5.3L 327ci V8 OHV
- ...and 436 additional applications
Enginetech cylinder sleeves are centrifugally cast engine block repair components available in a full range of bore diameters and lengths, supplied in standard 3/32 inch and 1/8 inch wall thicknesses. Centrifugal casting produces homogenous material throughout each sleeve for consistent hardness and machinability, and every sleeve is supplied with a semi-finished inside diameter that allows the machinist to remove at least 0.025 inch during boring and honing for a precision bore-to-piston fit. A chamfered bottom OD edge eases installation into the block, and each sleeve ships individually boxed and wrapped in rust-preventative paper for clean shelf storage. Enginetech also produces high-performance sleeves cast from a premium formula yielding higher hardness (293 BHN) and higher tensile strength (45,000 PSI) where the application demands it. Always verify bore diameter, sleeve length, and wall thickness against the damaged cylinder before ordering.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
