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JOHN CT 06-20-2016 01:54 PM

Is this a crack ?
 

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I opened the hood today to check the oil today,and I never noticed a crack behind the oiler filler tube. Or is it a scratch in the paint :confused:it's not leaking anything at this time.

DJ S 06-20-2016 02:00 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

Hard to say just through a picture.

Terry, NJ 06-20-2016 02:06 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

Probably a scratch. Cracks usually have water/rust stains from the leaking when they get hot and leak. Is your water level going down? Does it run hot? Next time you have it out for ride throw open the hood and see. However! The left side of the block, just under the head is one of the spots to look for cracks, but I think they're usually horizontal, not vertical.
Terry

bogdonj 06-20-2016 02:07 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

I would try and clean the paint off that area to have a better look.

1wonton 06-20-2016 02:12 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

Stick a magnet next to the area and sprinkle some iron filings over the spot, if it's a crack the filings will line up showing the damage.

JOHN CT 06-20-2016 03:19 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

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Originally Posted by JOHN CT (Post 1311559)
I opened the hood today to check the oil today,and I never noticed a crack behind the oiler filler tube. Or is it a scratch in the paint :confused:it's not leaking anything at this time.

I just went for a ride got everything up to temperature, and it looks the same :). Nothing leaking. I rubbed my finger over it and it seems to be fine :D. I just worry about things to much sometimes :eek:

coupe1942 06-20-2016 03:30 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

Duct tape fixes everything............. :-)

wrndln 06-20-2016 03:36 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

Usually block cracks run lengthwise, not vertical like this one might be. Like some above posted, wire brush the area and see what is beneath the area that might be a crack.
Rusty Nelson

Indiana A. Lover 06-20-2016 05:08 PM

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If it aint leaking leave it alone

Tom Wesenberg 06-20-2016 08:32 PM

Re: Is this a crack ?
 

If you always use antifreeze I'd guess you have a scratch in the paint.
If you are a water only user, I'd not only worry about a crack, but also the circulating rust.
I also see horizontal cracks on blocks, and don't ever recall a vertical crack.


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