TimothyOnline Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 '09 2.5i (EJ253) SE 5MT (TY758). Whilst chasing a P0026 code yesterday, unaware those switches are only supposed to be threaded in a few turns, I split the fitting on the RH cylinder head. Now oil shoots everywhere. I've dropped over $3000 on this vehicle in the last three months, $2400 of which has been for random issues in the past three weeks. I live in NoVA and don't have a place to work in it. Currently it's sitting at a shop near Lynchburg VA to see what can be done. Advice welcomed. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Weld the split, clean up threads (BSPT if I recall correctly?) and go on your way. Looks like you're pretty lucky in that the crack didn't propagate further into the passage. Plug the hole below the threads if you try to clean them up - I'd find something that fits into teh galley that can be retrieved easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I know you can use 1/8"NPT fitting in those small threads on a Honda block. That was over 10 years ago. I hope now most shops now can get the right BSPT. Hopefully that repair shop can weld Aluminum. After that 3 to 4 wraps of teflon pipe tape on the fitting threads should be able to seal that. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 thats gonna need a weld, it's not a separate fitting --- thats your block that has cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Two part aluminum weld epoxy. I've had to use it on a timing case cover of a f-150 after catastrophic tensioner failure. The bearing came apart and ate a hole in the cover, causing it to hemorrhage oil. 30 minutes vs. 8+ hours of labor to replace the timing cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimothyOnline Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Shop says they're not willing to weld / epoxy it and to me the car has become a massive money- and time-sink. If you're in Central Virginia, PM me to make an offer. Sorry, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 An automotive machine shop might be able to weld that Aluminium block. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 You can try the epoxy before you throw in the towel. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/jb-weld-stik-epoxy-putty-2-oz-8267-s/7160037-P?searchTerm=Weld+putty For $7, it's worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugblatterbeast Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 https://www.lencocanada.com/files_600-02/600-02.pdf #31 rod easier than welding as you don't melt the base metal. much stronger than epoxy. I've never been a fan of epoxy repairs, unless your are using a Novolac chemistry... even then, there are so many variants and fillers. The common BPA based epoxies don't tend to take heat or chemical exposure well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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