jackfelixsmith Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Glanza V Car has been parked up for about two years , Was took out to be got running again .. Noticed sparks from the manifold and heard a ticking from the manifold .. stripped the front of the car to see what the problem was took off the manifold and found the problem . I have linked the pictures its my first time posting pictures so I hope its right , and is there any advice on how to fix this without getting a new block as I would rather not strip the engine .. Ive heard of alloy bonding chemicals but not sure about them .. Any help is greatly appreciated . Thanks http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/jackfelixsmith94/library/?sort=3&page=1 Quote
Ep82gi Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 See this a few times over the years buddy it's not uncommon really. I wouldn't use any form of ally bonding like glues as the manifold is bolted to it and it gets hot and cold frequently and you'll find yourself forever repairing it. there two simple options really. One is to replace the head all together. Or if your insistent on keeping that particular cylinder head for what ever reason take it to your local engineers and they should be able to build the head back up with weld skim the face and re tape and replace the stud. Quote
Calum122 Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 The heads are aluminium though aren't they? That site, although interesting, is more to do with cast iron. Quote
Ollieh17 Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 My old engine had weld around the stud nearest dizzy. Never had any issues Quote
jackfelixsmith Posted December 23, 2015 Author Posted December 23, 2015 So really the only long term solution is to get a new block , or bring the old block to a machine shop ? really appreciate the help guys ! My old engine had weld around the stud nearest dizzy. Never had any issuesDid the same thing happen to you ? Quote
Ollieh17 Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Was like it when i bought the car, assume same thing happened. Could buy a new head or get it welded. May be better in the long wrong to swap for a refurb head do headgasket and other maintenannce work Quote
jackfelixsmith Posted December 23, 2015 Author Posted December 23, 2015 Yeah it might be the only option ..just thought Id see if there was anyway of doing it without taking off the head but its not looking likely !! Quote
StuDoc 72 Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Also buddy its the head. If you start shopping for a block you'll not be a happy boy when the wrong part turns up lol. Quote
jackfelixsmith Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Also buddy its the head. If you start shopping for a block you'll not be a happy boy when the wrong part turns up lol. Yeah I know its the head haha Sorry the stress of the situation is getting to me Quote
gorganl2000 Posted December 25, 2015 Posted December 25, 2015 seen one or two welded with no problems at all...just need to be cleaned and welded properly ----manifold needs to be removed Quote
Vturbo Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Mine was ally welded about 6 years ago, never had any problems! Quote
jackfelixsmith Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 Just to let yous know get it welded and it seems to be perfect , for now ! Quote
gorganl2000 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 oh,,,also remember not to overtighten the manifold studs...i suspect that is part of what causes the problem in the first place Quote
OttersPocket Posted April 3, 2018 Posted April 3, 2018 So I've just payed top whack for my dream car, has exactly the same issue, how did you tackle it, what was the cost, if repaired? Quote
lukEp Posted April 3, 2018 Posted April 3, 2018 What manifold. This usually happens when the mani face is warped putting excess strain on the weakest point being that stud on the head. Quote
OttersPocket Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 Exaust, exactly as his is in the pictures. Thanks for info. Gutted. Quote
Patches Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 3 hours ago, OttersPocket said: Exaust, exactly as his is in the pictures. Thanks for info. Gutted. Wouldn't be gutted mate, someone should be able to weld it back on for you at a reasonable cost. These are old cars now so things will fail from time to time Quote
OttersPocket Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 Just a little overwhelming, as I have little to no experience relivent, and lack any useful buddies :') I've sent some pictures off to a few firms hope to hear back soon for some price estimations. Anything in particular to uprate or check whilst my beautiful motors in bits? Entirely stock. Any input highly appreciated x Quote
adzy Posted April 5, 2018 Posted April 5, 2018 Mine broke about 2 years ago, got a fella I know to come and weld it on the car. Still holding strong. ask around for a local welder rather than a firm probably be cheaper Quote
OttersPocket Posted April 5, 2018 Posted April 5, 2018 When you say on the car, does this mean you didnt take it off? :$ Quote
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