200TDI Refurbished Head - Corrosion

[tommi]

Hello all,

 

Looking for some collective guidance!

I have just purchased a refurbished 200TDI head from a reputable supplier. There is some corrosion around the waterways which concerns me - surely this is likely to lead to premature gasket failure? It extends beyond the red lines on the gasket (which I assume is where the actual seal is made). The head gasket has smaller “openings” where the corrosion is (circled in yellow). 

This is my first engine rebuild; am I right to be concerned, or is there a good explanation as to why this won’t cause any issues? 

Thanks!

[Stellaghost]

Clean corroded parts, key them, roll some A4 paper and push in holes to create a dam then fill corroded parts with JB weld, allow to set then sand flat

Regards Stephen

[elbekko]

Or send it back and tell them to improve their QC process. That looks unacceptable for a reman head to me.

[Happyoldgit]

Any attempt at rectification  could invalidate any warranty that came with it. Return with a request to replace or rectify at their expense.

[smallfry]

Whilst I would agree with Stellaghost regarding a JB weld repair, as I am sure it would work. If it were my own old head I would do it in a heartbeat.

However, I also agree with the others that you should not be doing this on a recon/remanufactured item, and it may well invalidate any warranty, so I should approach the supplier first.

[Snagger]

That should have been TIG welded before skimming.  Terrible remanufacturing and certain to lose coolant.

[Anderzander]

The question is … who is it from? 

[Snagger]

Good for the avoid list.

[reb78]

I agree with the others. It shouldn't have been sold like that.