Porosity holes in head casting

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:41 pm

On a model engine cast iron cylinder head, a few minute porosity holes have been found in the casting around the valve seats. Is there any easy way to seal these up and it still be able to deal with the heat of the running engine.

There is not enough space to bore and fit new valve seats apparently.

I do not have the casting to hand, but seem to remember something could be done, but then again this may have been for none stressed parts.

Cheers

Adrian

Orrin · Post by **Orrin** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:53 pm

I have used JB-Weld to successfully fill voids in castings. It should be able to withstand the temperature.

Orrin

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:49 pm

Still waiting to get the casting back to see. When I get it I will have a play.

Adrian