laytoncamaroz28

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this engine came out of a runnig car. the hole is at the bottom of the back head bolt hole. i guess some one didnt clean out the threads all the way. what yal think? can this block be used and put back in a car? should i get it welded up by a professional machine shop?

crainholio

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Great coffee table or workbench base, that's about it.

laytoncamaroz28

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dam thats an expensive table lol

garygnu

if you don't see any stress cracks deburr it and use some head studs.

laytoncamaroz28

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thanks man

HotSilverBird

Was it running without leaking anything before you bought it? It actually looks like you might be ok with it. I would use some silicone sealer on it at least to seal dirt out.

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

If you didnt hit a coolant passage or oil galley, run it

Looks like a hydrolocked headbolt did that

laytoncamaroz28

iTrader: (10)

yes it came out of a running engine. no there were no leaks. i just dont wanna junk a good running block because of this.

laytoncamaroz28

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so yal think run it as is with out welding it or anything?

crainholio

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Sure, why not.

O2Form

Put it back together and seal the hole with silicone.

laytoncamaroz28

iTrader: (10)

thank you. thats what ill do

01ssreda4

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As a tip, I recently purchased the ARP head bolt thread cleaner. It was close to $65. Normally I would say that is way to high, however, I used it and it worked wonderful. Well worth the investment to keep things like this happening.