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Ordered a replacement head already. Just wanted opinions on this pic, if the discoloration is a sign of a crack. I will post more pics later in the week when I start removing the head. Too much rain and wind to get anything done this weekend.
Last edited by mikesignal; 10-08-2016 at 09:22 AM.
I guess I should ask if that is a sign of a crack. I would think the actual crack is to the right, where the cast goes up to the hole the push rod slides through.
Last edited by mikesignal; 10-08-2016 at 10:35 AM.
I guess I should ask if that is a sign of a crack. I would think the actual crack is to the right, where the cast goes up to the hole the push rod slides through.
i doubt that's a crack, probably just part of the casting. What year is your jeep? What makes you think you have a cracked head?
While that's a tough situation due to the lighting. I have serious doubts that's a crack. More likely a discoloration in the casting or an ink mark used by the manufacturer or even a stain of some type from a previous repair. I have to agree with 93XJeeper and ask Why do you believe the head is cracked?
OP
If you already ordered a replacement head, what's the question?
If the head is indeed cracked and coolant has mixed with the engine oil, I think your question would be "should you replace the engine". A replacement head won't fix the cam bearings.
10-08-2016, 09:13 AM
Is this a crack in the head?
