[Vwdiesel] Crack in head

[Matt Alkire]

Is this the only list around where a title can say 'Crack in Head', and no one wonders about who had the brain surgery? :-D

-Matt

On Jun 15, 2010, at 11:00 PM, Stephen Kraus wrote:

> Ah good....now I just have to check for warping, headgasket and headbolts
> are on the way! Can't wait!
> 
> On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 8:59 PM, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Very common, nothing to worrry about.
>> most often those cracks are between all cylinders.
>> 
>> 
>> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
>> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
>> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :}
>> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :)
>> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :(
>> 
>> 
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>> *From:* Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>
>> *To:* vw fans <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>> *Sent:* Tue, June 15, 2010 10:43:51 PM
>> *Subject:* [Vwdiesel] Crack in head
>> 
>> I have a crack running between the two valves on the #4 cylinder, its a
>> hairline crack and doesn't go below to the valve seats, but I am little
>> worried. Should I continue with this head or maybe have the crack TIG'ed
>> in?
>> Suggestions?
>> 
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