Anonymous

Steve had been warned from the start that the engine might need to be replaced if it had a cracked block

Anonymous

Try this: Steve was warned from the start that the engine will probably need to be replaced especially if it has a cracked block.

Anonymous

nah

Anonymous

The word "and" needs to be deleted. After the word "replaced," you need either a comma or a dash, for example: "...will need to be replaced, especially if it has a cracked block." "...will need to be replaced – especially if it has a cracked block."

Anonymous

Steve is warned from the start that the engine will need to be replaced-- especially if it has a cracked block.

Anonymous

Steve is warned from the start that the engine will need to be replaced especially if it has a cracked block.