 repair hole in engine tin? |
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| iankarr |
 Oct 14 2015, 11:51 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K  Group: Members Posts: 2,480 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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Hey guys,
Looks like the PO cut a hole the size of a nickel on the top of the passenger side tin, right above the oil cooler. I have no idea why. I plugged it up with some butyl putty, but would like to do a more permanent repair as part of my winter work. Any suggestions? Are the tins even weld-able? Thanks! |
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| budk |
Oct 15 2015, 05:04 AM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! Group: Members Posts: 678 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(cuddyk @ Oct 15 2015, 01:51 AM)  Hey guys, Looks like the PO cut a hole the size of a nickel on the top of the passenger side tin, right above the oil cooler. I have no idea why. I plugged it up with some butyl putty, but would like to do a more permanent repair as part of my winter work. Any suggestions? Are the tins even weld-able? Thanks! It's metal so have at it..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| maf914 |
Oct 15 2015, 06:57 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(cuddyk @ Oct 14 2015, 09:51 PM) Are the tins even weld-able? They are steel, so yes. You could also braze or solder a patch, which I have done. |
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| iankarr |
Oct 15 2015, 08:39 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,480 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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Thanks. I noticed that even just plugging that hole lowered my oil temps. Kinda amazing how small changes in the airflow have a big effect.
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