Edelbrock Performer Intake...opps
#1
Edelbrock Performer Intake...opps
Does any one know a decent fix for a crack in an aluminum intake?
I installed this (used) intake, i never noticed it had a crack next to the heat temp sensor area. I could take it off, have it welded....but if I take it off I'll just but a new one. I would like to try a fix first if possible...any ideas?
Thanks
New motor 215.jpgNew motor 217.jpg
I installed this (used) intake, i never noticed it had a crack next to the heat temp sensor area. I could take it off, have it welded....but if I take it off I'll just but a new one. I would like to try a fix first if possible...any ideas?
Thanks
New motor 215.jpgNew motor 217.jpg
#2
I wouldn't do anything but weld it. The way it looks it's going to continue right over to that other plug and that's the best case scenario. You could stop it from cracking further by drilling a hole at the end of the crack but you'd still have to get it welded. Anything you put on it, like JB Weld will crack in the same spot due to that brass plug being screwed in there.
Sorry for the bad news.
Sorry for the bad news.
#3
#5
Originally Posted by TripDueces
I wouldn't do anything but weld it. The way it looks it's going to continue right over to that other plug and that's the best case scenario. You could stop it from cracking further by drilling a hole at the end of the crack but you'd still have to get it welded. Anything you put on it, like JB Weld will crack in the same spot due to that brass plug being screwed in there.
Sorry for the bad news.
Sorry for the bad news.
Originally Posted by Bluevista
Any one have a Performer or Performer RPM for sale?
#6
When I have done it in the past I drilled it out and tapped it for a 1/8 or 1/4 NPT. That way you can get a nice plug to fill the drilled hole.
I wouldn't worry about getting the JB on the inside of the intake. Thats the reason for grinding out the crack to make sure you get good contact with the majority of the crack..
I have fixed Chevy intakes like this a few times and they are still on the road driving after many years. Just take your time and make sure everything is super clean.
I wouldn't worry about getting the JB on the inside of the intake. Thats the reason for grinding out the crack to make sure you get good contact with the majority of the crack..
I have fixed Chevy intakes like this a few times and they are still on the road driving after many years. Just take your time and make sure everything is super clean.
#7
JB Weld...OMG
Do the job once, get it welded.
With JB Weld, you will do the job twice.
You just don't know when the second time will be.
Guaranteed.
Jim
Do the job once, get it welded.
With JB Weld, you will do the job twice.
You just don't know when the second time will be.
Guaranteed.
Jim
Last edited by Warhead; July 11th, 2010 at 06:21 AM.
#9
#10
Otherwise, pull the manifold.So what,you buy another gasket. Any welding shop will do the bare manifold.
It's a cheap price to pay for having it done right, and to never have to worry about it again.
JMO
Jim
#11
You can have it welded but my experience is that many shops don't know how to weld aluminum and cast iron correctly. My dad (Oldsguy) and I have only found one shop that does good work. They are professionals and stand by their work.
I've had cast iron and aluminum welded by other shops before and it always comes back looking like rat turds, and failing after a short time!
I would try the JB weld first, especially if you don't know of a good welding shop in your area.
I've had cast iron and aluminum welded by other shops before and it always comes back looking like rat turds, and failing after a short time!
I would try the JB weld first, especially if you don't know of a good welding shop in your area.
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