R RAYMOND259 Member Nov 14, 2006 56 0 7 Jan 7, 2007 #1 Jan 7, 2007 #1 Is it normal to have a stress crack between water jacket and top head bolt on the block?Their is line between their,I just got the block back from the machine shop.Thanks
Is it normal to have a stress crack between water jacket and top head bolt on the block?Their is line between their,I just got the block back from the machine shop.Thanks
89streetbeast New Member Dec 4, 2006 365 1 0 horton,ks Jan 7, 2007 #2 Jan 7, 2007 #2 had an 84 block that was like that. the bolt hole about 1/2" down was cracked. you got a pic of the block by chance?
had an 84 block that was like that. the bolt hole about 1/2" down was cracked. you got a pic of the block by chance?
R RAYMOND259 Member Nov 14, 2006 56 0 7 Jan 7, 2007 #3 Jan 7, 2007 #3 But I do got pic but cant see it that good very tiny
89streetbeast New Member Dec 4, 2006 365 1 0 horton,ks Jan 7, 2007 #4 Jan 7, 2007 #4 some people may say a small hairline crack is ok, but i wouldnt chance it. it would be safer to get another block.
some people may say a small hairline crack is ok, but i wouldnt chance it. it would be safer to get another block.
NKau Founding Member Dec 15, 2001 1,346 0 37 Jefferson, WI Jan 7, 2007 #5 Jan 7, 2007 #5 No, it's not normal. I'd take it back to the machine shop. Was the block magnafluxed?
Rick 91GT Mustang Master Nov 29, 1999 9,692 95 99 PA Jan 7, 2007 #6 Jan 7, 2007 #6 Not normal and most likely it will only spread...