I have an old pressure washer that recently developed an oil leak. At first I thought it just needed a new crush washer on the drain bolt, but when I went to replace the washer I noticed this crack. It sure looks like a crack but everything still runs great. Can anyone confirm if this is supposed to be there?
GCV160 possible cracked block
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Looks like a casting mark from manufacturing G-19...nothing more. (At least from what you can tell from your photos.)
Looks like an edge of the mould to me?
Is it leaking oil from that area?
I concur with the above post it being a casting mark.
If it was cracked, I would try saving it using JB Weld or some sort of repair epoxy.
If it was cracked, I would try saving it using JB Weld or some sort of repair epoxy.
What you are seeing is a parting line from the die casting mold that makes that part. That is a line made in the tool to make that part.
Based on the replies here it's likely not a crack. I plan to change the crush washer, fill it up with fresh oil, and see what happens.
It looks like cast flash but could be porous. Hit it with a dremel to knock the edge down and slather some JB-Weld if it looks like any seepage. Good as new. I had a porous crack in an aluminum valve cover on a motorcycle. you couldnt see the crack but it would seem to leak from gasket edge. Once located JBW did the trick.
Where is the oil leaking from? I agree that looks like a casting mark.
looks like a parting line in the mold from the casting process. Clean it off with some degreaser and see if the residue comes back.
Just my $0.02
Just my $0.02
You don't see too many horizontal shaft GCV160's. They really area sweet little engine for a "cheap" engine.
Like said, clean the area in question and keep an eye on it. I've got a 21yr/old GCV160 on a honda push power that would still look new if I cleaned it up. Never even touched the carburetor on it.
Like said, clean the area in question and keep an eye on it. I've got a 21yr/old GCV160 on a honda push power that would still look new if I cleaned it up. Never even touched the carburetor on it.
I also have an old pressure washer with the same GCV 160 engine. I took a look at it and it has the same casting line as yours. It’s not a crack.
