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Cracked Block G16B Vitara motor
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:27 pm
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:28 pm
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.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:01 pm
by vit94
What were the easy fixes Joe .
I know of 3 Vitara's up this way with this problem .
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:50 pm
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.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:51 pm
by brendan_h
where about does it crack? might have to look at my engine
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:18 am
by vit94
My daughters got my camera on a school camp so it will be a week before I can post something up .