how do you fix a leaking IC?

[Kroze]

I got a hole on my IC and i just wanted to know how to you go about fixing it.


I've JB weld it before but over the winter, the JB weld cracked and now i'm at where i started..

 

[Ckanderson]

I used JB weld... make sure you prep the surface fully and it shouldent crack..

 

[MisterTurbineTwister]

If you don't have a torch or are unfamiliar with brazing, JB weld epoxy it after you have ground or filed the hole out.

 

[shaeff]

as previously stated, prepwork is key. i used a tiny little bit of JB on my guitar, on which the string places 33lbs of tension, and it was a TINY amount. playing shows with the band and swingin' that sucka all over the place, plus traveling and whatnot, it hasn't broken yet...

make sure you have a clean surface, with no residue.

-shaeff

 

[Blue87T(Dan)]

You should be able to find a used stocker for around 50.00 to 75.00.

Dan

 

[shaeff]

^true, i got mine for $35 shipped.

-shaeff

 

[Kroze]

funny thing is that, i just bought a used one from ebay and it got a leak too. fucking assholes eh?

 

[GrimJack]

Visit a plumber buddy and get it brazed.

 

[Kroze]

so..i just re-jbweld the damn IC again. how long do i have to wait for the weld to be good before i can put the IC back into the car and drive it?

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Typical jb weld wont setup 100% for at least 24 hours.

You can take it to your local radiator shop and have it soldered or brazed if they know what they are doing...

Or....

Instead of Jb weld go to the local hardware store and buy some 5 minute quick epoxy.
I used it on mine and haven't had any problems yet.

 

[crazymike811]

yeah, my buddy got a hole in his and used jb weld, he applied it with a plastic bag and part of it got stuck on, it's been almost half a year and he hasn't had a problem with it since