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iankarr
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!
budk
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..... welder.gif
maf914
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.
iankarr
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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