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Feb 4, 2014 | 09:41 PM

frankinvett84

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2 cracks in block

I have a crack on each side of my engine between and flush with the top of the 2 center freeze plugs under the center exhaust ports. I flushed the system and put new anti-freeze in July. Is there some kind of "Band-Aid" I can do so I can figure out a new engine or do I just pull it . Thanks for any help.

Feb 4, 2014 | 09:42 PM

DanielRicany

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If They Are Hairline Cracks They Can Be Repaired.

Feb 4, 2014 | 10:27 PM

frankinvett84

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they're about 4 inches long front to back of the block about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch from head. Looks like top of crack sticks out about 1/16" . Is there something that will bond to it or would it have to be welded? I would like it to make it for a couple of months of minimal "fun" driving till I can get new engine together.

Feb 4, 2014 | 10:30 PM

DanielRicany

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http://www.freeasestudyguides.com/en...ck-repair.html

Feb 4, 2014 | 10:46 PM

JackDidley

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I'd say its done for. Not worth the effort it takes to do a maybe fix. SBCs are fairly cheap. No way I'd try to patch it.

Feb 4, 2014 | 11:07 PM

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Toss it

Feb 5, 2014 | 01:03 AM

mtwoolford

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frankinvett84

Looks like top of crack sticks out about 1/16" .

Huh? crack sticks out? could what appears to be a crack not be a crack but rather some surface mar from the casting process ? is there any evidence of rust around the "crack"?

Feb 5, 2014 | 06:09 AM

WW7

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Originally Posted by mtwoolford

Huh? crack sticks out? could what appears to be a crack not be a crack but rather some surface mar from the casting process ? is there any evidence of rust around the "crack"?

I've seen blocks with casting imperfections that looked exactly like a crack.. I wouldn't pull it until you checked it out further...WW

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Feb 5, 2014 | 08:27 AM

1991Z07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WW7

I've seen blocks with casting imperfections that looked exactly like a crack.. I wouldn't pull it until you checked it out further...WW

Exactly...

Like, does coolant pour out when it's running?

This is the indicator that the block is history.

Feb 5, 2014 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielRicany

http://www.freeasestudyguides.com/en...ck-repair.html

Reading that procedure, it would seem like the block would have to be bare and clean to do a welding repair; that is, block removed from the car and all of the components removed. Then it discusses having the work done by a professional welder (ever try welding cast iron?). Unless there is something very special about the block in the OP's car, it would be a lot of work and at a high price.

Given all that, it would certainly be quicker get a reman short block and replace the old engine.

Testing the block would be a good first step. Rent a cooling system pressure tester and put a good 15-20psi pressure into the cooling system and watch the area to see if there is any coolant leakage. T

Feb 5, 2014 | 09:15 PM

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frankinvett84

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Bad news... I need a new engine...Good news... I need a new engine.
should I start another thread for help with witch direction to go

Feb 6, 2014 | 05:52 AM

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383 time!!!!!!!!!

Feb 6, 2014 | 07:37 AM

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C4in mesa

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If you think about it the fact remains that a 4 bolt main is easy to find and for around $200. Call engine rebuild shops and they can sell you one that is inspected and ready to go. Good luck !