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Cracked Block G16B Vitara motor

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Cracked Block G16B Vitara motor

Post by vit94 »

Hi I've heard there is a common fault caused during manufacturing of the G16B blocks, that has resulted in them cracking around and near the
welsh plugs .

Any truth to this and any suggested remedies please.
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Post by joeblow »

there is no fault, and is a very random thing. its more a result of the pouring of the material not the cast itself. i have only come across 2 and both were easy fixes.
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Post by vit94 »

What were the easy fixes Joe .
I know of 3 Vitara's up this way with this problem .
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Post by joeblow »

get an alloy specialist to tig it up. won't happen again after that. pain in the but getting to it, but cheaper than buying a new motor.
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Post by brendan_h »

where about does it crack? might have to look at my engine
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Post by vit94 »

My daughters got my camera on a school camp so it will be a week before I can post something up .
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