grumpyvette Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 sooner or later everyone screws up and cracks or breaks parts, now of course the applications vary wildly.... but in many cases repairs CAN BE MADE heres a few options http://www.aluminumrepair.com/technical.asp'>http://www.aluminumrepair.com/technical.asp http://www.aluminumrepair.com/hts528.asp'>http://www.aluminumrepair.com/hts528.asp http://www.aluminumrepair.com/ http://www.aluminumrepair.com/more_info.asp http://jbweld.net/index.php http://jbweld.net/products/water.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 have you used the aluminumrepair stuff? Iv'e seen it in infomercials, looks too good to be true. Would be nice to have around if it worked that well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I still have a clutch master cyclinder fitting that was repaired at the track with JB weld. That was 3 years ago. Still holding but I think I'll replace it next time it is apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest el240z Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I use JB weld religiously. That product has saved my tail many times and saved me some cash also. Excellent product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Ive used the ALUMAWELD several times, it works fine if you follow the instructions, but ID only use it on non-structual components like repairing an intake manifold or thermostat housng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I've used that stuff to fix a alluminum radiator in my blazer. just make sure you clean the area properly, I strouted a leak a week later and fixed it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvcien Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I've used JB weld on a gas tank... it's holding up fine... 6 months later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 JB weld will hold up against Gas ? it doesnt break down at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvcien Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 that's what I was wondering too, it's held up so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 ohh wow i didnt realize it would do that thats wicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 so, anybody try this on Aluminum heads? I have some AFR's that have damage from a rogue valve. Nothing structural, mind you, but it will cost me $300 to have it welded. Any ideas on this stuff holding up to combustion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 "Any ideas on this stuff holding up to " ID suspect the chances approch ZERO! of a succesful repair on a head,in the combustion chamber, as the melting temp of the alumaweld is below that of aluminum http://www.aluminumrepair.com/more_info.asp Low working Temperature. Between 717 and 737 Degrees Working Temperature. Over 500 Degrees Below Melt Point of Aluminum.......and combustion chamber surface temps in a cylinder head can easily reach high temps under heavy loads, according to several plug manufacturers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think it would be VERY handy in IC repairs and fabrication. just buy a core at some ducting company for $100 and solder (or is it brazing?) the ends on with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Hmmm, very good point Grumpy. Coincidentally, I just got hooked up with a machinist that will do it for $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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