[Vwdiesel] cracks between valves

[James Hansen]

Find a machinist with bigger fingers.

Peen them shut with a small centerpunch, and call it good.  If leakage 
was a concern, now would be the time to spend $ to have it pressure 
checked, to save $$$ later.  If not, peen it and machine it if necessary.
-James

Pam & Doug Boes wrote:
> How big is too big? I took the head to the machine shop and the machinist
> said the rule of thumb is that if you can get your finger nail into the
> crack(s), they are too big and it is time for a different head. I have one
> crack at each set of valves and all are just big enough to hook my finger
> nail :-( Can the cracks be peened shut and prevent further growth?
> 
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