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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: craigyboy on 12 April 2009, 15:27

Title: tiny cracks
Post by: craigyboy on 12 April 2009, 15:27

hi all took my engine cover of today to paint the lettering and noticed loads of tiny cracks on my rocker cover  :shocked:anyone know why or how this happens its not seeping oil or any thing

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: jonnyturbo on 12 April 2009, 15:29

If its not broke dont fix it  :laugh:

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: richw911 on 12 April 2009, 15:30

Hard to know what you mean get some pics up  :smiley:

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: jonnyturbo on 12 April 2009, 15:34

Yup agreeded get Some Pictures Up

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: craigyboy on 12 April 2009, 15:37

hi i dont think thy will show up on te camera theare real tiny you can feel them when you run your finger other them.. real strange

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: jonnyturbo on 12 April 2009, 15:38

Sounds like nothing just leave it and keep a close eye on it mate  :tongue:

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: craigyboy on 12 April 2009, 15:41

i thought it might be something to do with the heat of the engine

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: jonnyturbo on 12 April 2009, 15:42

Could be just dont know like i say keep a close eye on it dood :laugh:

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: Hulmie on 12 April 2009, 19:46

Hi mate, it just sounds like standard wear over time and oxidization. nothing to worry about mate.

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: GOLF_STU on 12 April 2009, 20:30

could even be casting marks  :smiley:

Title: Re: tiny cracks
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 12 April 2009, 20:35

Just had a look at my spare rocker cover,and the marks are on that aswell.It does indeed look like casting marks.