Re: Cracked block- how serious is it?

Posted by Ken_P On 2011/7/26 16:18:25

I have not registered the car yet, but on the title I have from Iowa, the car is registered using the VIN number on the firewall plate (not the theftproof number).

The block wasn't weeping coolant, so I will probably leave it alone for now. Long term, I'll use plugs and JB weld, or have it tig welded now that I know the block is cast steel.

As an aside, I believe the block is probably original to the car, but I know the title is not! The old gentleman I bought it from bought it with no title, and took the VIN plate and title from a scrap heap 115 and transferred it to mine. So, based on the disassembly, I think everything except the VIN plate is original, but I don't know the original VIN.