Need advice - small cracks on block from water jacket to head bolt hole

Madness7645

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I'd like to thank you in advance for any help and input. I have my engine out doing some work and I noticed that on 6 spots on the block there is a small crack going from the water jacket to the head bolt hole. I will attach pictures to show you. I don't necessarily have a machine shop to bring it ton in order to get it checked further.

My questions are, is my block completely junk? Is this common? Am I safe to reassemble?

Thank you again for your time.

 

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Madness7645

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Last photo

 

CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,

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I’m saying you’re screwed. The crack is this visible w/o torque, imagine how big those cracks spread when there 75ft/ lbs pulling on thebolt hole.
just my opinion.

 

nickyb

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If it were me I'd get another block.But then again my pic a part has short blocks for $125 total.

 

Madness7645

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I was afraid of that. I appreciate the fast feedback.

 

revhead347

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That can be welded. Not sure it's worth it though. Blocks are cheap, but the machine work isn't.

Kurt

 

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Not to pile on, but find another block - this is junk. Maybe not totally unfixable junk if you have the resources, but stock blocks are plentiful if you need a base, and if resources aren't an issue then here's your chance to upgrade.

 

Madness7645

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I don't mind the pile on to be honest. And it seems to be the consensus. More leverage for the wife to read

 

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revhead347

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You are probably better off with another block, even with the machine work.

Kurt

 

Madness7645

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My original issue was overheating and blowing alot of white smoke out of the right side. No coolant or oil mixed. I also wasn't getting the proper boost from the supercharger. I attributed the over heating to the old water pump. Could this of been my lost boost issue as well? Or totally unrelated?

 

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I was adding the studs to get a tighter clamp