[Vwdiesel] Cracked blocks repairs --- ( yes it can be done )

[H.Hagar]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: H.Hagar 
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com 
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 4:01 PM
Subject: Cracked blocks repairs --- ( yes it can be done )



----- Original Message ----- 
From: H.Hagar 
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com 
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 3:57 PM
Subject: Cracked blocks repairs --- ( yes it can be done )


If you want to repair --- please post a digital picture --JPEG.     Then we can
better give you advice.

Judging from what you wrote I would say yes it can be fixed.  It may have been in
a collision or there was a flaw in casting. OR ?  the old Gorilla on the wrench syndrome ?.

Go see the best welder you can find.   With Arc welding the block does not need heating like in brazing.

Welders have a lot of special rods for this kind of repairs.  I have access to the finest welders anywhere --and if you show us a picture ---I shall have a few beers with them.

I have a Lincoln Welder here 600 Volts 3 phase and an old block so it can be tested.

Yes the type of welder that welded all those US Warships in War # 2. Rotary welder.

My favorite with carbon rod cutting.--man will they cut or what ?   high pressure air
and carbon arc.   Show me a safe I cant cut and I pay for the beer.

Retirement has its benefits ?  EH ?.

Hagar.