+- Austinsevenfriends (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum)
+-- Forum: Austin Seven Friends Forum (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=1)
+--- Forum: Forum chat... (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=14)
+--- Thread: Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs (/showthread.php?tid=8857)
Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs - Belinni - 03-09-2023
Interested to know views on this sports block with old repairs as per photos, is it still useable?
RE: Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs - Chris KC - 03-09-2023
Hmm. I don't think anyone would be able to guarantee it.
Has that repair been done with the liners in situ? I think I would feel more comfortable if it had been welded(?) then lined.
RE: Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs - dickie65 - 03-09-2023
Its a known fault that Sleeved blocks fail when a Nippy Cam is used with them.
I think that block is now relegated to Doorstop duty.
RE: Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs - Chris Garner - 04-09-2023
I think it might be worth investigating further, seeking out a specialist company and seeing what they say. It is amazing what can be done these days. Seems a pity to lose such a " valuable " item.
RE: Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs - Chris KC - 04-09-2023
(04-09-2023, 12:48 PM)Chris Garner Wrote: I think it might be worth investigating further, seeking out a specialist company and seeing what they say. It is amazing what can be done these days. Seems a pity to lose such a " valuable " item.
Likewise. Even if it's just for the "show" engine.
RE: Chromidium 9E1 Sports Nippy - block repairs - dickie65 - 04-09-2023
I had some work done on two Nippy Blocks and Crankcases and a sump
£2500 + worth of Laser Welding in cast iron and aluminium.
The Quality of work was excellent.
There will also be some machining costs added to this in the future.
I would not have had the welding done if it was a sleeved block.
Not all 9E blocks have the Chromidium Diamond on them.