Did I Just ruin my cylinder Head?
#1
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Did I Just ruin my cylinder Head?
1982 5 speed.
I have the engine out of the car for a variety of repairs. I was attempting to drill out a broken exhaust header stud, the rear most one on the passenger side (broken below flush) and I drilled through the stud and into the cooling jacket.
Once the stud is finally out, can the entire hole be plug welded and re-tapped or did i just end up buying a new head?
Thanks
I have the engine out of the car for a variety of repairs. I was attempting to drill out a broken exhaust header stud, the rear most one on the passenger side (broken below flush) and I drilled through the stud and into the cooling jacket.
Once the stud is finally out, can the entire hole be plug welded and re-tapped or did i just end up buying a new head?
Thanks
#3
Three Wheelin'
Don't see why not... after all, welding heads for cracks and stuff is common and resilient if it's done properly. I would think you should bring it to a place that can weld it properly so no warping goes on.
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I wouldn't even bother welding up the hole, a little sealant on the stud when you fit it and you'll be right.
Detroit Diesels have exactly that configuration, the exhaust manifold stud holes go through into the water jacket !
Cheers Roy
Detroit Diesels have exactly that configuration, the exhaust manifold stud holes go through into the water jacket !
Cheers Roy
#5
Three Wheelin'
A lot of bolts seal in the water jacket.
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#8
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I appreciate all the feedback. I apologize for not getting back sooner but this work thing has a nasty way of distracting me from my 928. Since I've got to pull the head to get the last two broken studs off, I'm going to investigate plug welding and tapping a new hole. I will keep you posted.
#9
Drifting
Be better not to weld imo, could make things worse.
Sealing will work fine, may bother you a little, but with work fine.
The case sealant: Permatex FORM A GASKET SEALANT would do the trick.
Sealing will work fine, may bother you a little, but with work fine.
The case sealant: Permatex FORM A GASKET SEALANT would do the trick.
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I appreciate all the feedback. I apologize for not getting back sooner but this work thing has a nasty way of distracting me from my 928. Since I've got to pull the head to get the last two broken studs off, I'm going to investigate plug welding and tapping a new hole. I will keep you posted.
Stud & Seal it.