Re: Cracked block- how serious is it?

Posted by Tim Cole On 2011/7/23 11:09:02

Dear Ken:

Given the amount of work you are doing I would do some more investigation.

If the block cracked due to overheating of badly corroded cast iron then when you run the motor it might leak hot coolant all over your hard work. Or crack in other places and do the same.

Take out the casting plugs and inspect the inside of your block.

If the block is badly rusted then it is not worth fixing.

It should be flushed out anyway. Especially the water distribution tube behind the water pump.

Good luck.