I have a 1993 Isuzu Pickup with a 2.6L engine with a cracked block? How can this be fixed short of replacing the engine?
My mechanic has mentioned sleeving. What does this entail?
2006-08-31 15:55:08 · 11 answers · asked by hyearwood 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
For a small engine like that I'd look for a decent used engine and replace the cracked block.
No guarantees either way.
2006-08-31 16:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used both JB weld and another product that I cannot remember at this time however call a couple of machine shops and auto part stores around your hometown and ask them if they have a product that comes in a tube that you mix together with your hands that is used to repair cracks on engines. When this product is mixed together you will apply it on a very clean engine surface that has also been slight scuffed up with some type of die grinder or sander. I understand that you might think that this is crazy but I have had success with it and it might work for you.
2016-03-27 02:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by Eva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the mechanic mentioned sleeving, then you have a scored cylinder. If your block is cracked, the mechanic doesn't know what he's talking about. A cracked block can be brazed and I have heard people say they hold up if the crack is very small. I wouldn't waste my time with it. You can go to the junkyard and get another motor or even just a block if you wish. Good luck.
2006-09-01 01:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First where is the crack? If sleeving was mentioned I assume that it is in the cylinder.
If so that means that the block must be torn down and sent to a machine shop to be bored out so that a sleeve can be pressed into the damaged cylinder.
I guess if it were mine I would look to a auto recycling yard to buy a different engine or block.
2006-08-31 16:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by grandnational_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it with J-B weld on the block of a boat engine that someone left water in over the winter and it froze. the crack was bad but after the J-B weld cured(about a day) we cranked the boat right up and haven't had a problem with it since. we learned that J-B weld is actually as strong as they say it is and to never lend your boat to anyone who doesn't know to drain the water out of it when they are done playing with it.
2006-09-01 02:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your mechanic says that he can fix a cracked block, you are better off getting a new or used engine, it's going to cost ALOT more in the long run to have it "fixed".
2006-08-31 16:16:19 · answer #6 · answered by Karlee N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read others advice . Get rid of it.
Unless you really like this truck buy another block. with all good cylinders.
Or go online and buy this stuff for all kinds of motor type of stuff.cracked blocks,cyliders ,gaskets . 100.00 dollars.
2006-08-31 16:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by plumbman_10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can be repaired but its not a good idea.get another block and crack test it before fitting.
2006-08-31 18:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the mechanic says he can fix it.. do it
2006-08-31 16:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they bore out the cylinder and put a cylinder in it.
2006-09-04 15:29:52 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋