I will say GM doesn't care about their customer's compared Ford, Chrysler or (Fill in the blank).
I would like to go to Arizona and find a 69 Chevelle and put a LS engine/trans in it and make it my DD (Daily Driver). Being the LS doesn't seem to have that many issues other than the random lifter failure.
As far as block problems. Remember the 4 cylinder Vega?

 

I sure do. And what was it called? "Toylet" (toilet). Nice junk.

 

But was it Toyota or GM junk?

We have a saying up here, “ they’re all junk , eventually, rust, worn out and obsolete parts ,
collisions, all attribute to that statement.
I’ve owned Vega’s , Pinto’s , C10 pickem ups , they all had problems.
The LS blocks had porosity issues as well, give me a 289 SBF with a Fast fuel injectors set up, a AOD trans and a 9 inch rear end!!
Factory Five has got it right!!

 

I will just chime in and tell op this-
Go on Ebay and get yourself a new ( used) engine..
This exactly why I didnt tear down the 2.2 ecotec.. I had no history with the motor and because it was losing coolant- I called the entire motor out as suspect in all ways.. Hoisting engine from the top is easy and only took me couple days.

On Ebay right now
2009 2.2 ecotec with 75K miles for $550

 

Scouttster
Did you read the entire thread ? We've been discussing the SS and it's 2.0 turbo engine.
Posting up something about Ebay and a 2.2 doesn't apply here. Besides that, pulling a 2.0 turbo and all it's plumbing from the top would be a nightmare.

 

I read alot of it- why?
just chining on post title " cracked block resolution "
Hee hee hee hee.. Merry Xmas fire man

 

I’m sure the OP will confirm they order the correct block for the year and model .