is this cylinder head past repair?

[JOSH,S ABY S2]

hi

is it possible to repair these cracks that run from the plug to the valves?

cheers
josh

[Mikes2]

If the cracks are less than 0.5mm wide and the cracks do not reach beyond the first thread in the spark plug hole, the head is serviceable

[Rikki Kitto]

Looking at how much a head is going for in good nick I'd say a good welder can sort it and you'd still come out in front

[JOSH,S ABY S2]

Thanks for your advise. Ill have a measure up. Can you recommend anyone who’s capable of doing the job?

[SteveH]

It's a fairly big job whoever does it for you. Head completely stripped, affected valve seats removed, cracks ground out, head heated up, rod material matched to suit the alloy of the head, welded, ground back, new valve seats installed and cut, head skimmed, line honing checked for cams, rebuild head. A lot of work and associated cost. I would look for a specialist who has a good track record in this type of repair. Can't recommend anyone from experience.

[JOSH,S ABY S2]

I did think it’s a big job but it’s been sat in my shed for over 5 year now and the time has come to do it up or get rid. It was never a problem when on the car it was changed because a better option came up. I dont know of any head specialist locally that’s capable. but I’ll have an ask about. Cheers

[Rikki Kitto]

Maybe just sell it as it is give someone the chance of a cheapish head then let them sort it out

[SteveH]

I did think it’s a big job but it’s been sat in my shed for over 5 year now and the time has come to do it up or get rid. It was never a problem when on the car it was changed because a better option came up. I dont know of any head specialist locally that’s capable. but I’ll have an ask about. Cheers

It will more than likely run with no problems on a standard trim S2.

[Costash]

Do a pressure test on the head if it passes is all good if not is the above a bit of a bill...

[JOSH,S ABY S2]

cheers I'm going to sell it as is, ill take some more pics and get it in the for sale section at weekend

[david]

Hi mate
am first in line if ur ready to sell
i know these have bad cracks but am eager to get it as I will be running a standard car and need one
pm me with price
cheers

[david]

Is this still available by any chance?

[JOSH,S ABY S2]

Yes. Not done anything with it yet. Still sat in my workshop.