misalligned timing belt

[kbogach]

That's is a great news for me that JB Weld can be used to  this.   Thank 
you. 

Konstantine

John Larson wrote:
> You asked "
>
> Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Anyone machined WP's gasket 
> groove for thicker gasket?  How much it can cost in a machine shop?   
> The surface on block is pitted and I have to use hight temp silicon 
> gasket goop.  Last time it held 2 years only."
>
> I can't address the alignment issue today, but there's a simple, if a 
> bit time consuming, solution for the block erosion behind the water 
> pump.  After getting it REALLY clean, apply a coat of JB Weld to the 
> pitted area (use the regular, not the fast drying type), let it cure 
> for 24 hours, and carefully file it flat.  Clean it off well, and 
> apply another layer if necessary.  It works.  BMW authorizes this 
> technique for pitted cylinder heads, and I do it to Vanagon heads all 
> the time.  RTV, BTW, is a really poor way to fix ANY kind of leak.  Be 
> sure to use the correct phosphate free coolant after the repairs.  
> Good luck, John
>