Engine block leak down test - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Jake Raby · 09-30-2013, 04:23 PM

Have your heads repaired, buying unknown might have more issues. Then find the source of the crack, or it will find you again.

Dave2001S · 09-30-2013, 04:41 PM

I'm in 909. Car is at German Automotive Service Center in Glendora. Any ideas or reliable sources for a replacement head? Any other advice? Help. Sleepless nights in my future

Dave2001S · 09-30-2013, 04:44 PM

Jake - its possible to repair a cracked head?

BYprodriver · 09-30-2013, 07:37 PM

CostaMesa R&D repairs them

Dave2001S · 10-01-2013, 09:08 AM

Thanks, I'll look into them. Any experience with them, or with a 'repaired' cylinder head? Seems strange that a cracked head could be adequately repaired to stand a reasonable test of time.

BYprodriver · 10-01-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave2001S

Thanks, I'll look into them. Any experience with them, or with a 'repaired' cylinder head? Seems strange that a cracked head could be adequately repaired to stand a reasonable test of time.

Yes used them several times, they are close to my shop. To repair cracked aluminum you basically machine away the damaged area & replace with aluminum welding. Done properly this makes it stronger than new.