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200TDi cracks

Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 4:01 pm
by oldgravy
Hello, Internet hive mind.

I have a 200tdi head currently sitting at the Lordco machine shop. It's passed a pressure and vacuum check. However there are some small cracks that appear around one of the cylinder's injector / glow plug ports:
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Question: Do you think I can get away with this or is it just likely to spread and cause trouble in a year or two?

Re: 200TDi cracks

Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 4:10 pm
by landcrabmechanic
Would be highly advisable to replace the head. No point installing a broken cylinder head.

Re: 200TDi cracks

Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 5:20 pm
by red90
That is fine. Cracks between the valves are an issue.

Re: 200TDi cracks

Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:33 pm
by oldgravy
Thanks for the opinions, fellas. 200tdi heads are no longer available so before embarking on a rebuild I thought it wise to check.