blkbird

iTrader: (28)

So, I was changing out my starter and the damn bolt got seized in there. Managed to get it out but at a great cost. I cracked my block. The piece is still on there and didnt completely come off. I was told it could get fixed but for a pretty penny. What do you guys think. The crack is on the outside piece of the block (long bolt). I had to leave my car on base. What can I do?!?!?!?

Urban Legend

iTrader: (5)

I never had this happen to me. But this does not look good.

orangeapeel

iTrader: (18)

Sounds like LS2 shortblock time.

GMTECH4

i good welder should be able to weld the broken piece and maybe build up a weld and re-tap it. you may have to remove exhaust, tranny, and flywheel. to give him room to weld the entire crack

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

That would be nice but im kinda limited on funds with a new baby on board. How much would that run to get everything ready to go.

GMTECH4

maybe depending on how much work you are willing to do, removing tranny, flywheel, and headers. you can drill and re-tap the threads your shelf ounce a good weld is built up. i really don't know how bad the crack is.

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

The threads are stripped and the hole is only cracked on one side and not all the way up.

ace68

iTrader: (15)

I have a block here that was welded right where yours was cracked. Find a shop that has a TIG and can use it.

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

Im gonn start looking first thing in the morning. I really cant be with out my car for very long. How much do you think it will run as far as cost??

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

Can I pick another bolt at a parts store or do I have to go to the dealer??

Cerebrex

iTrader: (20)

If you know the size, just pick it up from a hardware store.

sroach20

iTrader: (31)

go find a double ended stud that would fit and stick it up there with the broken piece and some jb weld. instead of a bolt up there you would have a nut and stud holding one side. it would be easier and cheaper then pulling the engine to weld and as long as the other bolt is fine you should be okay.

blkbird

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I got my car back to my place, I had to push start it to get it here. I ran it without the starter on it. I am going to try and get a picture on here to show you guys exactly what i mean. I thought about doing the longer bolt and nut deal but I dont know if the JB weld will hold. I already bought a new starter bolt from the dealer this morning. This is just becoming a pain in the a$$!!! Oh yeah, now my Service Vechicle light is on now, probably from the starter not being there....

d james

I remember reading that they have an aluminum sticks that are made for welding onto aluminum. You melt them using MAP gas. Don't know if you can get up in there to o it though. I'd try JB weld if you can't, thats much cheaper than all the other options. If you took your car to a welder, it shouldn't cost very much. This is what I would do. You could also call your local college and talk to the welding teachers, sometimes they will do work for you. Thats what I do when I need welding done thatI can't do myself.

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

I hadnt thought about that. I got a hold of someone that said he could fix it for me but I will keep this in mind. Thanks.

sroach20

iTrader: (31)

can you weld on the engine block without it fusing anything inside, like the main and rod bearings?

ace68

iTrader: (15)

as long as the grounding cable is close to the arc.

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

Im gonna disconnect the batter and the pcm before any of this gets done.

Ryanols1on

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you are fom san antonio?.. or just stationed there?

blkbird

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Ive been here since 94. Im originally from the valley, Pharr, TX.