maireeka

I was checking my oil and coolant, (I've got a small oil leak somewhere, and recently fixed a coolant leak), when i noticed a small crack on the front of my head. It looks like maybe the engine was pulled using the stud and it stressed this area, causing a crack. Is this somethin to worry about? Should I put some jb on it or something to try and keep the crack from spreading?



The crack is directly above the pulley in this picture, below the valve cover and to the left of the stud.



Close up of the crack. It doesn't look like a load bearing area, so I dont want to be over-concerned.

What should I do?

jrherald420

cant see anything pics are too fuzzy

dimebag

i cant see the crack... but imo, id pull the heads off and get them pressure tested at the machine shop...

maireeka

i'll get better pics tomorrow when i get to my real camera.

I won't be pulling the heads unless i'm sure i have to, I just put this motor in a couple of months ago...

max427

i cant see the pics, but maybe pull it and have it welded if your strapped for cash. some guys are pretttty good at repairing aluminum heads.

dimebag

yes sir, machine shop should be able to weld that up for you

where are you located?

maireeka

North alabama. better pics will be forthcoming by lunchtime