Yeah, we've fixed a number of subie heads with serious pitting (in fact
chunks missing at times), best way is definately TIG, we've had great
results. As in the subies, it's a good idea to check with a multimeter to
see that your cooling system isn't charged(one probe in the expansion tank,
one on the battery neg) as this is a fast way to corrode parts quickly.
I've seen a brand new heater core leak in a month of use because the system
was going through electrolysis so badly. Never a bad idea to run a few
extra grounds to both the block and your heater cores to prevent this.

Jim

Jim Akiba
Bostig Engineering
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At 03:45 PM 1/18/2005, Michael Knight wrote:
>I went with the JB Weld due to the fact that my heads were cracked, not
>beyound Bently's Spec. I also desperately need to get my ride back on the
>road. If it gets me by for a couple weeks until I can afford or wait for
>other heads, I am fine with that. I did not get it finished last night
>though. I have spent some time cleaning up, replacing, repairing other parts
>as I go along to ease the overhaul to come.
>
>While on this, since I just did this what would be the best way to fill with
>Aluminum MIG or TIG? Anyone have any experience?
>
>
>
>Michael Knight
>'77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
>'85 Vanagon GL, nameless
>