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Old June 7th 06, 03:05 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Crap, I have a cracked block

How about welding the current block?

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Steve W.

"mike" > wrote in message
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> > >

> >
> > At least make sure it is not just a freeze plug or the head gasket

that is
> > leaking before you condemn the engine block. It is very unusual for

a block
> > to just crack unless it was exposed to a hard freeze without any

antifreeze
> > in the cooling system. Leaks can be deceiving. Try some UV dye and

recheck
> > with a black light to be sure of the source.

>
> Since I was having trouble with finding the source of the leak I had
> put some dye in the radiator and driven it for awhile. No mistaking

it,
> there is a crack.
>
> I guess I'll remove the tranny and engine and try to find another one
> somewhere.
>
> > --
> > Kevin Mouton
> > Automotive Technology Instructor
> > "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you

handy"
> > Red Green

>




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