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terrym1 · 12-30-2003, 12:12 PM

First off can j&b keep the valve cover from leaking? second can this be welded. I know it is hard to see the crack but it is on one side of the bolt hole and the bottom of the pan is bent. I don't want to throw the pan away because the other one is good. just want to fix it right. You guys have any sugestions please let me know. terrym1
p.s. some one else put the J&B on it not me I got it this way.

terrym1 · 12-30-2003, 12:24 PM

second

Tx Firefighter · 12-30-2003, 12:34 PM

JB Weld will absolutely fix a crack in an aluminum valve cover.

Whether it re-cracks because it's warped or not is another matter.....

You could also have it Heli-Arced too.

PR454SS · 12-30-2003, 01:37 PM

Don't remember what it is called but I got some stuff at the last Pigeon Forge show that allows you to fix aluminum with a torch and a special rod, almost like tig welding but it is not really welding, you just kinda heat it with a propane torch and then feed the rod into the needed repair in a circle, I used it to repair some stuff I had, worked real well.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-30-2003, 01:57 PM

Go to a welding shop and ask them to fix it for you. Easy 5 min weld would fix it better than JB weld.

fatfords · 12-30-2003, 02:06 PM

Like TXFirefighter said, the JB weld will work fine. You might consider also using a set of the valve cover clamps to spread the load away from the fastener hole.
Good Luck!

terrym1 · 12-30-2003, 02:34 PM

thanks for all your help with this problem great suggestions. This is no doubt a great board

neonlarry · 12-30-2003, 08:52 PM

I cant see the crack real well, but I dont think it would be that hard to tig weld it.

cag17 · 12-31-2003, 10:35 AM

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Don't remember what it is called but I got some stuff at the last Pigeon Forge show that allows you to fix aluminum with a torch and a special rod, almost like tig welding but it is not really welding, you just kinda heat it with a propane torch and then feed the rod into the needed repair in a circle, I used it to repair some stuff I had, worked real well.

I think that you are referring to hemrod. I saw it at Hillsville and Charlotte. I am trying to find a retailer for it now. Could you send me some info on it.

terrym1 · 12-31-2003, 11:21 AM

thanks cag17 that would be helpful
terrym1

cag17 · 12-31-2003, 03:26 PM

If any of you are into welding you have to see one of these. I know that it isn't the same as welding but I watched a guy use it on an aluminum can. It was amazing

PR454SS · 12-31-2003, 03:59 PM

Ya that's the stuff I got at the show, He would punch a hole in the can and then repair it. It is called Aluminum repair rod and there is a telephone number 1-800-822-6935

charles oliver · 12-31-2003, 04:36 PM

The rod used in above message to fix aluminum is called
Dura-Fix
www.durafix.com

I purchased some but haven't used it yet. Worked pretty neat at a car show. He even showed repairing an Aluminum Valve cover..Good Luck

Charlie

*1972C10* · 01-05-2004, 12:07 AM

If you have a wire feed welder or acess to one you can weld it with it just have to have 100% argon and alum welding wire

12-30-2003, 12:12 PM	#1
terrym1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: nova scotia Posts: 179	welding valve covers First off can j&b keep the valve cover from leaking? second can this be welded. I know it is hard to see the crack but it is on one side of the bolt hole and the bottom of the pan is bent. I don't want to throw the pan away because the other one is good. just want to fix it right. You guys have any sugestions please let me know. terrym1 p.s. some one else put the J&B on it not me I got it this way. Attached Images

12-30-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
terrym1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: nova scotia Posts: 179	2 second Attached Images

12-30-2003, 12:34 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	JB Weld will absolutely fix a crack in an aluminum valve cover. Whether it re-cracks because it's warped or not is another matter..... You could also have it Heli-Arced too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-30-2003, 01:37 PM	#4
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	Don't remember what it is called but I got some stuff at the last Pigeon Forge show that allows you to fix aluminum with a torch and a special rod, almost like tig welding but it is not really welding, you just kinda heat it with a propane torch and then feed the rod into the needed repair in a circle, I used it to repair some stuff I had, worked real well. __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs

12-30-2003, 02:06 PM	#6
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	Like TXFirefighter said, the JB weld will work fine. You might consider also using a set of the valve cover clamps to spread the load away from the fastener hole. Good Luck! __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

12-30-2003, 01:57 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Go to a welding shop and ask them to fix it for you. Easy 5 min weld would fix it better than JB weld.

12-30-2003, 02:34 PM	#7
terrym1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: nova scotia Posts: 179	thanks thanks for all your help with this problem great suggestions. This is no doubt a great board

12-30-2003, 08:52 PM	#8
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I cant see the crack real well, but I dont think it would be that hard to tig weld it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-31-2003, 11:21 AM	#10
terrym1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: nova scotia Posts: 179	thanks cag17 that would be helpful terrym1

12-31-2003, 03:26 PM	#11
cag17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140	If any of you are into welding you have to see one of these. I know that it isn't the same as welding but I watched a guy use it on an aluminum can. It was amazing __________________ Bowtie Club of the Carolinas

12-31-2003, 03:59 PM	#12
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	Ya that's the stuff I got at the show, He would punch a hole in the can and then repair it. It is called Aluminum repair rod and there is a telephone number 1-800-822-6935 __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs

12-31-2003, 04:36 PM	#13
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	Repairing Aluminum The rod used in above message to fix aluminum is called Dura-Fix www.durafix.com I purchased some but haven't used it yet. Worked pretty neat at a car show. He even showed repairing an Aluminum Valve cover..Good Luck Charlie __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy 4X4 68 Huger Orange Camaro 454 with TH400 :gmc:

01-05-2004, 12:07 AM	#14
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	If you have a wire feed welder or acess to one you can weld it with it just have to have 100% argon and alum welding wire

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