Prying open heat exchangers..., ... and crimping them closed again Options

[DaveO90s4]

Hi all,

It looks like the top section and the bottom section of OEM heat exchanges are simply crimped at the seams. Does anyone know if it is feasible to un-crimp them, take them apart and later on re-crimp them?

If so, then I'll have a go at using the spare set of heat exchangers I have (with some modifications) for the heat exchangers on my to-be-built exhaust for my 2.8L Corvair transplant.

Thanks all,
Dave
Oz

[malcolm2]

Govm'nt meddling again....

I wonder if you could get the fresh air fan to work well enough to pass the test. How do they check for that anyway?

Why do you want to take them apart? are there holes? You could wrap it with that stuff "as seen on TV" They make a high temp version. Can't remember the damn name tho. You dip the roll in water and wrap whatever you want to wrap and it cures hard as a brick. I used some on my HE. 40000 miles and it is still wrapped enough to blow super hot air.

Good Luck.