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Housing any Good? Can it be saved?

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Old 12-12-13, 08:10 AM
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Housing any Good? Can it be saved?

Have some corrosion in one of my housings. It is not through to the combustion chamber yet, but if I reuse it as is, I think it will eventually get there. Can this be tig welded to add some aluminum in this area?
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i wouldnt use it, hell no. but with the proper coolant mix id bet you could go a few thousand miles before any issues
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this is like the only spot where JB weld actually works
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What surface prep would be required before putting JB Weld in?
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A brass or nylon wire brush then brake cleaner.
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Awesome, thanks, I'll give that a try.
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