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SOHC Head with cam box bolt holes cut through into inlet port?

Posted: August 20th, 2015, 9:33 pm
by Slim
Hi

I have a Fiat Punto GT SOHC head I wish to make use of.

During inspection I noted that two of the cam box bolt holes have been cut right down into both inner inlet ports. I will add some photos.

Does this render the head scrap? How did it pass Fiat QC like that?!

Liam

Re: SOHC Head with cam box bolt holes cut through into inlet port?

Posted: August 20th, 2015, 11:38 pm
by Guy Croft
not unusual, doesn't matter..

GC

Re: SOHC Head with cam box bolt holes cut through into inlet port?

Posted: August 21st, 2015, 3:23 pm
by Slim
Guy

Potential for boost leak?

Liam

Re: SOHC Head with cam box bolt holes cut through into inlet port?

Posted: August 21st, 2015, 4:43 pm
by Guy Croft
only if you forget to fit the bolts..

GC

Re: SOHC Head with cam box bolt holes cut through into inlet port?

Posted: August 21st, 2015, 8:02 pm
by Slim
I best remember them then...

thank you Guy

Liam

Re: SOHC Head with cam box bolt holes cut through into inlet port?

Posted: August 21st, 2015, 8:49 pm
by Guy Croft
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