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Getto-Redneck
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Jun 13, 2010, 5:37 PM

Post #1 of 6 (2485 views)
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hey i have a 1994 ford tempo, 2 door, little 4 banger, and the cylinder head has cracks near the piston things what could i do to fix it for cheap, cuz thats why we have it but i was thinking using j-b weld ? would it work and for how long??


Hammer Time
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Jun 13, 2010, 5:48 PM

Post #2 of 6 (2483 views)
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The only thing you can tpo to repair that is replace the head. You can bring it to a auto machine shop for inspection because sometimes they can be welded but i wouldn't get your hopes up. They usually can't.



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Sidom
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Jun 13, 2010, 6:34 PM

Post #3 of 6 (2479 views)
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It's a crap shot.... about 50% success rate. Too low for me to try anymore, it's just too much work to R&R the head a second time.

If money is a concern and you're doing it yourself, it might be worth the gamble..... Maybe call around to some wrecking yards... compare prices of a used head, cleaning and resurfacing at a machine shop to all the work that needs to be done to yours. If the price is close I would probably go with the used one......


Sidenote..... To answer you other question....don't waste your time with JB weld, it won't last.


(This post was edited by Sidom on Jun 13, 2010, 6:35 PM)


Getto-Redneck
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Jun 13, 2010, 6:43 PM

Post #4 of 6 (2473 views)
Re: tempo Sign In

thank ya i just need a car now so thats why this website thing is cool and thanks again


Getto-Redneck
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Jun 13, 2010, 6:44 PM

Post #5 of 6 (2472 views)
Re: tempo Sign In

okay ill try to find one thanks


Sidom
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Jun 13, 2010, 8:05 PM

Post #6 of 6 (2467 views)
Re: tempo Sign In

Thx 4 the kind words, there's a lot of good people here with a wide range of experience.

Good luck with your problem......






 
 
 






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