>From: Stan Wilder >Why wouldn't you want to just weld up the pits and have the head flycut for >proper sealing surface at the barrels. >That JB patch is just half fast way to be doing the job a second time. >An then there is the potential that you heads have reached EOL and should >be >replaced.
I went with the JB Weld due to the fact that my heads were cracked, not beyound Bently's Spec. I also desperately need to get my ride back on the road. If it gets me by for a couple weeks until I can afford or wait for other heads, I am fine with that. I did not get it finished last night though. I have spent some time cleaning up, replacing, repairing other parts as I go along to ease the overhaul to come. While on this, since I just did this what would be the best way to fill with Aluminum MIG or TIG? Anyone have any experience?
Michael Knight '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde" '85 Vanagon GL, nameless |
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