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Offline craigyboy

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tiny cracks
« 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

Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2009, 15:29 »
If its not broke dont fix it  :laugh:
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Offline richw911

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2009, 15:30 »
Hard to know what you mean get some pics up  :smiley:

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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2009, 15:34 »
Yup agreeded get Some Pictures Up
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Offline craigyboy

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #4 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

Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2009, 15:38 »
Sounds like nothing just leave it and keep a close eye on it mate  :tongue:
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Offline craigyboy

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2009, 15:41 »
i thought it might be something to do with the heat of the engine

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2009, 15:42 »
Could be just dont know like i say keep a close eye on it dood :laugh:
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Offline Hulmie

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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2009, 19:46 »
Hi mate, it just sounds like standard wear over time and oxidization. nothing to worry about mate.


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Re: tiny cracks
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2009, 20:30 »
could even be casting marks  :smiley:

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