I'm in QLD, where would i take an engine case to get it crack tested? or is there a method of doing it yourself?

cheers
Mick.

You could do it yourself with kero and talk if you know what to look for (you need good degreaser and preferably compressed air) or get a DyCheck Crack testing kit from an engineering supply shop or maybe even Repco. Otherwise Crankshaft Engineering at Hillcrest can do a pro job. Ph 3806 7488

Often you'll see a cracked case with the naked eye.

Gday mate,
Your best bet is a colour contrast water emulsifier Dye check but it is important to follow a few rules

1 - The test surface should be above 15° C and must be extremely clean and free of oil a pre cleaner is included in most kits.

2 - Spray the penetrant/ dye on thick and leave for a minimum of 20 minutes to dwell re apply to any areas that look thin.

3 - Wipe the surface clean with an absorbent cloth until the majority of dye is removed.

4 - Lightly sprinkle the test surface with a water mist and allow a few minutes for the emulsifier to do its job.

5 - wipe the tests surface dry until all of the penetrant/Dye is removed

6 - cover the test surface with a few light coats of developer and allow around 15 minutes for the penetrant to bleed out of any defects

7- If you find the penetrant bleeds out rapidly wipe it off and re cover the area in developer for a clearer picture of what's causing the bleed out.

Here is a typical example of what a crack would look like.



I hope this helps.

This stuff works really well
http://www.rocol.com/corp/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&i...
We buy it from blackwoods which you can find online not sure if blackwoods are in QLD
We use it to crack test a 1300 head with the students, with a tiny crack that can only be found using the stuff. We then wash the head with kero and test again and again.