Hi Guys,
just been trying to fix my water leak but the problem appears to be worse than i thought. I looked above the water pump and there is a split where the water is coming from. Have a look at the photo and let me know what you think. Thanks
Possible Cracked Rev 1 Block?
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Re: Possible Cracked Rev 1 Block?
Doesnt look good to me.... if theirs defo water coming out of it then i would say its Knackered....
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Re: Possible Cracked Rev 1 Block?
Yeah she's definitely a weeper lol can't understand how I've cracked it though!
Re: Possible Cracked Rev 1 Block?
Just the luck of the draw kid... std engines have been known to crack before...
earlier rev1 & 2 blocks supposed to be stronger between cylinder walls...(although i think it a bit of a myth really)..more of them seem to crack around the water pump area....
Rev 5 is generally stronger between cylinder walls (although having it x-rayed is best to check if going for big power..) and is also revised around the water pump area for this very problem...
failing that a 5sfe block is far stronger and will cope with pretty much anything you throw at it....(but also the most expensive option)
Some serioud decisions to made by yourself now....
earlier rev1 & 2 blocks supposed to be stronger between cylinder walls...(although i think it a bit of a myth really)..more of them seem to crack around the water pump area....
Rev 5 is generally stronger between cylinder walls (although having it x-rayed is best to check if going for big power..) and is also revised around the water pump area for this very problem...
failing that a 5sfe block is far stronger and will cope with pretty much anything you throw at it....(but also the most expensive option)
Some serioud decisions to made by yourself now....
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Re: Possible Cracked Rev 1 Block?
Definitely a breaker which is so hard to say considering everything its been through but i need to claw back as much money as possible. To sell her in this state probably commands £1000 - £1500 at a mighty push which really isn't enough.