Another guy on the boards suggested I use block filler in the water jackets in order to seal the hole I ground into it. Has anyone ever done this?? If so did it work?? Where can I get block filler?

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I don't know all the uses of block filler, but the only time I have heard of it used is on drag cars that only run for a short amount of time. It strengthens the block so that tolerances can be tighter.

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'88 5.7 IROC
'99 CBR1100XX
'00 Silverado LT

 

We have used Moroso block filler on a roundy round sportsman camaro with no ill efects,filled to right below freeze plugs.But if the hole is near a wear surface or stressed part of engine,main caps,etc. Ths is one big if? Look for a industrial shop in your area that does shafts or pumps,and decide if you want to spend the $$$$

 

any machine shops that build engines should be able to fill it.
right, fill up to the freeze plugs and you should have no problems on the street.