Oh S#!t!!!

Chalkie · Post by **Chalkie** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:52 pm

Err I think i just made a massive balls up on my 12g202 head

trying to remove what was left of the water by pass tube, with an easy out as i started to undo it after heating it with lots of atf/kerroncine mix and having to use a bar to move it, there was a massive crack noise it free'd off but it also took a chunk out my head. Annoy and feel stupid

CAN THIS BE FIXED?

thanks
Stephen

mk1 · Post by **mk1** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:03 pm

If I was you I'd get it brazed up & drill about 6 1/8" diameter holes in the thermostat to act as a bypass & call it quits.

Chalkie · Post by **Chalkie** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:06 pm

Do you need the by pass though?

and okay that sounds expensive

thanks
Stephen

mk1 · Post by **mk1** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:09 pm

The holes in the thermostat do the same job as the bypass hose, by allowing a small amount iof water to circulate before the thermostat has opened. It shouldn't be very expensive to get it brazed up, maybe £30 or so.

Or a new head shouldn't be too expensive.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-morri ... 20f6c6e98d

Chalkie · Post by **Chalkie** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:15 pm

Okay thanks

I did have a look on ebay, head i have has already been unleaded converted I was just gonna have valve seats recut and then new guides

Hmm wonder now if to look out for a 295 head.

thanks
Stephen

mk1 · Post by **mk1** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:22 pm

A 295 is a massively better option than any 202.

Chalkie · Post by **Chalkie** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:24 pm

mk1 wrote:A 295 is a massively better option than any 202.

and put massive holes in pockets. This head was a swop for a HIF44 carb i had laying around so affectively cost me £0

medwaybeat · Post by **medwaybeat** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:25 pm

Have you considered gluing it. I know it sounds a bodge.
Proper slow setting Araldite might be an option or JB Weld high heat.
Super glue is great for cast iron but not really suitable for high temps.

Post by **251 ENG** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:10 pm

You have a PM

Post by **rich@minispares.com** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:26 pm

you didn't go green and tear all your clothes off at the same time did you?

that's quite an impressive bit of damage to do just from riving at it!

Chalkie · Post by **Chalkie** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:49 pm

rich@minispares.com wrote:you didn't go green and tear all your clothes off at the same time did you?

that's quite an impressive bit of damage to do just from riving at it!

rich if i brake something I normally do a good job of it haha

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