If thats all it is i would take it to a machine shop and they should be able to fix that no problem. I have seen worse cracks and things in more serious places fixed. JMO
That's a good one cobalt i was thinking that but just didn't say it. That's one reason i like you honesty and a sense of humor gotta love it. :thumbup:
That's a good one cobalt i was thinking that but just didn't say it. That's one reason i like you honesty and a sense of humor gotta love it. :thumbup:
J B weld and paint can be your freinds at times , it would be costly if they where to Ni rod it ( seen it done on a engine in service and you have to use alot of propane to preheat the block ) otherwise you have to tear the motor down and have them peheat in a oven then weld then machine and then put it back together , withthe Jb rough the area up a little and clean the iron with a weak acid solution and rinse to get a better grip ad let it sit for 2 days before taping the hole ,and don't do what my brother did and put the bolt inthere trying to cheat not having to tap it , I feel sorry for the guy who has to try to take the water pump off that windsor block when it goes bad . I couldn't loosen it with a 4 foot cheater .
So my first question is, how the heck did THAT happen?
So long as there are enough threads to tighten the water pump bolt, this is cosmetic only. Glue it on, leave it off, doesn't matter. It's a dry hole and nothing will be affected.
A bolt too long being bottomed would cause that, if its a dry hole (looks like it is) I wouldn't worry about it. If you are really worried about looks, a little crazy glue goes a long way.
Use JB Weld to set a stud in place instead of using a bolt.
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