Need to fix crack in aluminum intercooler.

[fireguyrick]

Before I take it to Comet, I thought I would ask if anyone here welds aluminum. I have a crack in one of the endtank welds. Big enough to cause hesitation at WOT, and crappy idle. I know there was a thread somewhere here with someone looking to fix an aluminum crack.

Thanks

Rick

[Lash]

Heres the thread you were looking for

http://brewcitymuscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12027

[fireguyrick]

Thanks man.

Rick

[TwIzTiD Si]

A guy I work with welds Aluminum. He does good work & he will do it on the clock so it wouldn't cost you any thing. might take a day or two...

[awsomeears]

JB weld :-) if u need it fixed asap :thumbsup

[TopStreetDsm]

One of us can do it if you need it done. Im going to be at the shop for a few hours.

Jake

[Grim_Reeper7.0]

I can do it if you can afford to loose it for a few days. I have a tig welder at work and am very good with aluminum

[fireguyrick]

Well, I JB Welded the small crack I had. Car still did not want to run. Started to get angry, took off entire IC to start tearing the car down to find the "real" problem I was having (WOT hesitation leading to car not wanting to run at all). ANyways, I just glanced at the IC, and find this. I guess this could be my big issue that I was having huh?:stare :durr :punch:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/geminair/IMG_1748.jpg

Rick

[jbiscuit]

WOW thats horrible! What intercooler are you running? I would send it back and demand a replacement!

[Al]

:wooo

How does that happen!!!

You need duct tape.

[fireguyrick]

WOW thats horrible! What intercooler are you running? I would send it back and demand a replacement!

So would I, but the crack is most likely from a small accident I had that placed another crack in the IC (which I had welded). I do not expect the shop to stand behind something that even I believe is my fault for happening.

Rick

EDIT: Oh yeah, how does that happen? Try hitting a stop and go light at about 10mph or less after sliding on black ice. That would do it I suppose.

[flackjacket]

My Greddy had a crack and small hole from sucking up a raccoon into the FMIC. I tigged the crack and JB'd the hole. The blood and fur washes out with water.

The problem you are describing sounds exactly like a boost leak. Even a slight leak will make a big difference....

[jbiscuit]

Gotcha Rick....sh1t happens. I thought it was a defect in the product. I know the APS FMIC are prone to cracking at the welds

[Grim_Reeper7.0]

that is so easy to fix because its at the seam.....that will weld up NICE!!!!!

[dr doom]

if you still need it fixed i can tig it at work...... let me know.

[Grim_Reeper7.0]

Since were on the welding topic.....anyone got a spool gun for a Miller? I have a big aluminum project of my own going on right now and dont feel like taking the time to tig the whole damn thing....

[dr doom]

i might have a spare at work, ill let you know.