Cylinder Head Cracked (Grrr)

[M5280RCR]

It is what it is.  I have a cracked cylinder head on my "73 Tii (number 2).  I understand I need to replace the top end with a new or used one.  Any thoughts, suggestions, where to find one, and/or if this is an "opportunity" to modify my otherwise stock car.  I am inclined to keep it as original as possible, but open to suggestions/thoughts.

 

Thanks in advance.

[coloincaalpine RIP 2021]

M,

   I had a similar situation.  I'm restoring  documented '72 tii Alpina. I have the matching #'s block but I didn't have a '71 date stamped 121ti  head.   I located a standard 121ti  date stamped head that had the hole for the fuel pump. Filled and surfaced the hole and put bigger (tii) valves in it and it is now on the block looking very original. Get a standard E12 date stamped '72  or '73 and do the same.  Don't fret man.

-dq

[conkitchen]

OP (original poster) 

 

At first blush, can the crack be welded? Otherwise. 

 

I'm in Sac and likely have a head core for you. Make contact with me through PM (personal message) and we can talk. 

 

I have a few heads and depending on what you are going to do, might work out.  

 

 

[M5280RCR]

Final verdict, it's repairable; $800 to repair, or $2,0000 for a new head from Ireland? What would you do, and why?

[Vicleonardo1]

I would sell my 64 Stingray to Vic Leonardo and then take the cash and do whatever I want.....But that's just me.....?

 

 

[M5280RCR]

Haha, I'd sell the vette and get a 5 speed supercharged Estoril Blue E36 M3...but the Chevy is my wife's ?

[2002iii]

If the head is original to the engine and or car I would have it welded.

 

If the head is not original I would buy new from Ireland.

[M5280RCR]

It is original and those are my thoughts as well.  Thanks. 

[BobBreed]

I recently also had a cracked head. Unfortunately, it could not be welded as the head also had too much corrosion from the antifreeze not being changed. I then tried to find a used head. After going through and disassembling 4 heads to find a good one and having to get a valve job done, $2k is almost a bargain!

bob