cracked block
Jan 17, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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cracked block
does it matter if the block cracks betwen one of the bolt holes and a water way
Jan 17, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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yes no good fella new block
Jan 19, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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is this common? mine was like that a few years ago when i came to put a new head gasket on, and yes, i did replace the block
Jan 19, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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From: london
they do seem to crack there yes more so when a stud kit is fitted
Jan 20, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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i spoke to jo at blue sprint and he said it will not be a problem if i have the block long studed
Jan 20, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wimble
i spoke to jo at blue sprint and he said it will not be a problem if i have the block long studed
your right its not a problem but the ones that crack all seem to be studded
Jan 21, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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From: Essex
I've had a block welded in the area you mentioned before and was fine for me!
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