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Hi Guys,
I posted a thread a few months ago with overheating problems on a 2.4td. The general opinion was a cracked head which was proven right when we too it off and had a look. Two hairline cracks.
Getting a head old or new at a resonable price was proving a hassle ( I'm in S.Africa close to Mozimbique Border) my mechanic sent it off to a specalist welding shop to be welded and we pressure tested it and it held. It cost 15% the price of a new head.
I've been driving with it for three months in very hot conditions and it is performing the same as before, no water loss or power loss.
What I wanted to know is , has anybody ever tried this before ( as I was very suspicious when the mechanic suggested it) and if so is it likely to hold.
cheers
Gerry
I posted a thread a few months ago with overheating problems on a 2.4td. The general opinion was a cracked head which was proven right when we too it off and had a look. Two hairline cracks.
Getting a head old or new at a resonable price was proving a hassle ( I'm in S.Africa close to Mozimbique Border) my mechanic sent it off to a specalist welding shop to be welded and we pressure tested it and it held. It cost 15% the price of a new head.
I've been driving with it for three months in very hot conditions and it is performing the same as before, no water loss or power loss.
What I wanted to know is , has anybody ever tried this before ( as I was very suspicious when the mechanic suggested it) and if so is it likely to hold.
cheers
Gerry
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