EngineBuilding

Is this block toast?

I feel like I have the worst luck when it comes to defects like these. Wanted to replace the valve steam seals and head gaskets pretty much preventatively, now found this. Pitting in the water jacket leading up to the hole near the cylinder. Block appears perfect except for this...

How would one go about fixing this?

https://preview.redd.it/kdki0gspopbf1.jpg?width=4016&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79ef5d7534861c1e3c66a3218d75ab61b616f2e7

https://www.reddit.com/r/EngineBuilding/comments/1luztlz/is_this_block_toast/
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Discussion

Andreandre133

Laser Weld and Machining. Block will Never Crack at that Point after

1 day ago
remudaleather

A machine shop should be able to weld/machine that.

If you’re looking for a more “economical” fix. Maybe brazing but would still have some machine work to be done

1 day ago