Block Issue: Cracked where Starter Bolts In
03-25-2017, 11:25 AM
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JB has many good uses but this isn't one of them.
03-25-2017, 11:38 AM
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Le Mans Master
I think someone has a hold of your leg... 
03-25-2017, 12:15 PM
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2023 C1 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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2021 C1 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C1 of Year Finalist (stock)
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This happened on my C5 (LS-1). It was caused by kick-back from a weird start (motor kicked back (or forward?) as starter disengaged). I did it - it sounded horrible when it happened.
I was able to use some washers to reinforce the mount...
It's held for 10+ years now (fingers crossed).
A photo would be helpful.
I was able to use some washers to reinforce the mount...
It's held for 10+ years now (fingers crossed).
A photo would be helpful.
Last edited by SDVette; 03-25-2017 at 12:44 PM.
03-25-2017, 01:45 PM
#24
Safety Car
JB Weld is no Bueno for this. A pic would be good though. If it's only cracked about 3/8" that's really no problem. Like I said the suburban I fixed had the entire side of the bolt hole gone. If the crack doesn't get to where the threads are you could tighten it up and put a rear support on it and go on. The holes are counter bored approximately 3/8" so there aren't any threads in the first part of the hole. Again without a pic we are assuming it's the outer hole.
03-25-2017, 07:16 PM
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03-26-2017, 09:31 AM
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Need pictures or all of this advice could turn out to be as UGLY as a 1 a.m. blind date at a TRANSGENDER Night Club.