Cracked Block

[Adam_ke55]

Hey all,

 

i have a 4k thats got a crack on the exhaust side between the second and third welsh plug, and i was wondering if anyone has used anything like chemiweld to fix a problem like this and how effective it is?

 

any help would be greatly appreciated

 

cheers, Adam.

[Raven]

Chemiweld wont fix that. Throw it away and get another block. If the pistons etc are good, strip it down completely and then throw it away.

Edited September 11, 2006 by Raven

[Adam_ke55]

would it be at least a temp fix untill i could get another block? also the crack is very fine and is only leaking a small amount of water.

[Rolla__Boy]

Just keep filling it up with water and hope for the best, while you search quickly for a new engine.

 

Where are you located?

 

*Edit : Nevermind you have your location stated.

Edited September 11, 2006 by Rolla__Boy

[Adam_ke55]

Thanks for your input guys

 

cheers :D

[mikeys toy[RL]]

almost every k engine i have come across is cracked in that area

just run it, it "shouldn't" get any worse

[Teddy]

Upload a picture of this crack mate, might have a few things to add :D

[Adam_ke55]

sorry i can't seem to work out how to upload the pic

[love ke70]

upload it to photobucket and chuck the link on here :D

 

I'm sure someone would donate a block for not too many dollars to your cause, if not buy the whole motor and sell of the spares :)

[Des]

My block is free you just need to pay postage. :D

[MRMOPARMAN]

if its only a hairline crack keaking lightly, chemiweld can most of the time fix it. also ground pepper works.

 

be advised though these methods are only good for TEMPORARY fixes. and use it as the bottles describe. if it doesnt work the first time, resist the temptation to throw in a 2nd bottle.

ive pulled heads off engines that have been fixed with excessive chemiweld, and the water transfer ports between the head and block were completely sealed up, and the engine cooked. the chemiweld set rock hard so bad that i had to use a hammer and screwdriver to chip away at it!