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Pinhole in LIM, is it worth fixing?

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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Arrow Pinhole in LIM, is it worth fixing?

Ok heres the deal. I am going 6 port turbo with my new fc. I was just finishing up the new 5/6 port holes i grinded out of the LIM. I went just a tad to far and created a tiny pin hole through the side of the runner. Would it be worth it to weld over the hole from the outside and grind it down or should I just use a different LIM. I really am trying to avoid starting this all over again if possible.

What do you guys think?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Weld or braze the hole. Brazing would be the best DIY option if you can't find someone to TIG it. All you need are aluminum brazing rods, a propane torch and a bottle of mapp gas.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BklynRX7
Ok heres the deal. I am going 6 port turbo with my new fc. I was just finishing up the new 5/6 port holes i grinded out of the LIM. I went just a tad to far and created a tiny pin hole through the side of the runner. Would it be worth it to weld over the hole from the outside and grind it down or should I just use a different LIM. I really am trying to avoid starting this all over again if possible.

What do you guys think?
Use this:

http://www.durafix.com/index.html
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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I tried that stuff at a swap meet and was impressed.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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My friend has a TIG I just wasn't sure if that would work. I took it over there and he said it wont be a problem. Thanks for the replies.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Just use some quicksteel putty. 5 min fix.
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