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Old 10-06-2018, 02:06 PM
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Cracks in the block

Hey, guys, its great to see that this forum is prospering as always.

So straight to the question:
I have this old A4 cast iron block that I was considering rebuilding. However, it has some hairline cracks and I wonder if I should even bother dealing with it.

Do machine shops ever weld those cracks? Or should I just toss it?
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Old 10-06-2018, 02:53 PM
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I'd say she's dead, Jim. That block froze hard or was badly dropped somewhere along the way.
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Old 10-07-2018, 01:04 AM
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"It's Possible"

If this was an irreplaceable block from a 1920 "Harrumpmobile", block welding experts would clean, weld, sleeve and make the block "usable". In the case of an A4 it just ain't practical.
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Old 10-07-2018, 11:44 AM
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Maybe a little bondo and some paint...
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wow, that is impressive. Serious cracks!!

No point in trying to fix that!!
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