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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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hi,i have a major problem.one of my starter bolt holes in my block is cracked.can this be repaired or is the block done?thx.
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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Cast iron is tricky stuff, but a good welder can either weld or braze the crack, then you drill it out and re-tap it.
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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not what i wanted to hear but thanks.
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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great site by the way,
 
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