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Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

posted by  cuddysounds on  Wed May 27 17:33 CST 2009
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For those following my Brick saga. I accidently perforated the #1 cylinder while replacing the water pump. With the head off, you can see the hole. I have a picture of it, but don't know how to download it. Anyway, I decided to try to repair the block. After much helpful info from this site, I didn't trust myself to pull it off. I took it to the best mechanic around here (I'm in Pa., but he's on the Jersey side.) At first he didn't want to do it. He wasn't sure it would work. I talked him into it and promised to pay his hourly rate, no matter what. He's a great mechanic. And to his credit, he didn't laugh in my face when I told him about my boneheaded mistake.

This guy did it. He put a steel set screw in the cylinder wall, grinded it down on the piston side, and put the head back on with new gaskets, etc. When I started up the car, it smoked for about an hour, burning out the anti-freeze from the exhaust system. Then it purred along fine.

Now it runs fine. Better than ever. I drove it today for about three hours in all kinds of traffic. No smoke from the tailpipe.

It was an expensive mistake, but I'm glad my car's rolling again. Thanks to everyone for their terrific ideas and suggestions.

Best,
Cuddy









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    Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

    posted by  Kentucky on  Thu May 28 03:34 CST 2009
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    Great going there, Cuddy. Glad to hear it worked. I might suggest a preemptive strike with some stop leak in the cooling system.

    Charley








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      Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

      posted by  cuddysounds on  Thu May 28 09:49 CST 2009
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      Thanks Charley, that's a great suggestion. I have to put antifreeze in it anyway. There's only water in it now, because there was no sense wasting more antifreeze if it didn't work. I drove it 70 miles today, no problem. Will change out the oil filter and few other things too when time allows. Only a Volvo can withstand this kind of hammering.
      Best,
      Cuddy








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    Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

    uid 779's pic
    posted by  matt b on  Thu May 28 02:00 CST 2009
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    THat's awesome.. I love it! I hope it holds up

    I wonder... where that piston was 'parked' when you drilled. If it's working though, I reckon it's safe to assume you didn't drill into a ring...

    You've been so good to keep us updated on the situation....Thanks for that! I'm sure you'll let us know if it fails..



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      Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

      posted by  cuddysounds on  Thu May 28 09:51 CST 2009
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      Matt,

      piston was parked in low position,I believe. I don't think I hit it when I drilled, but I couldn't see the side of the piston with the head off. Once I figure out how to post the picture you can see the hole.
      best,
      cuddy








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      Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

      uid 779's pic
      posted by  matt b on  Thu May 28 04:34 CST 2009
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      on that picture.. if you email it, I'll upload it somewhere and post it... I'd love to see it.

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    Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

    uid 40935's pic
    posted by  Goatman on  Wed May 27 17:35 CST 2009
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    Hi,


    That's better then a fantasy!!!


    Goatman








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      Water pump disaster. PLUGGED A HOLE IN THE BLOCK AND IT WORKS! 200 1991

      posted by  cuddysounds on  Wed May 27 17:44 CST 2009
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      You're right. If I hadn't drilled the hole myself, I would've never learned this kind of repair was possible. It was a real learning experience. Thanks for all your help, by the way.

      Best,
      Cuddy







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