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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

2584.0. "Alloy Welding" by VYGER::MCKAYRE () Thu Jun 05 1997 20:21

    Hi All
    
    I've got an alloy head that has a crack, it was damaged in a crash
    before I got it. The crack is on the outside and does not affect the
    firing chambers or the oil/water ducts.
    
    The question is how can I get it fixed and will it be easy or nigh on
    impossible ?
    
    According to my sources it is possible to weld alloy but it needs an
    expert. Opinions ...
    
    Finding a replacement is not an option, or at least would be my last
    chance, because they are kind of rare.
    
    Thanx in advance
    
    Rory...

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2584.1	Try FROST for DIY solution!	CHEFS::HUNTLEY_R		`Thu Jun 05 1997 21:13`	13
2584.2		CHEFS::HUNTLEY_R		`Thu Jun 05 1997 21:14`	3
	Previos reply quoted the FAX number - try 01706 58619 Richard
2584.3		34500::BURDEN	A bear in his natural habitat	`Thu Jun 05 1997 22:35`	7
	Aluminium can be welded with a MIG welder with the proper gas and wire. It isn't rocket science either. Now, welding cast iron, that's another issue.... Here in the US there are metal epoxies that I think will work on alimunium that might be similar to what .1 was talking about, but they don't require a torch. Dave
2584.4	tee-hee	OSEC::oloras2.olo.dec.com::GILBERT	Oh.	`Thu Jun 05 1997 23:59`	11
	Re.-2: Frost Auto Restoration Techniques - What a name! I wonder if they have Business Unit Managers? :-) Brian
2584.5	ta	VYGER::MCKAYRE		`Fri Jun 06 1997 16:02`	13
	Hmmmmmmm sounds interesting... Thanks for the replies so far. I'm going to visit a couple of specialist 'head' repair engineering companies on Monday so I'll let you know what happens. Regards Rory...
2584.6	My next desk neighbour says...	CHEFS::16.37.8.222::WorkBenchUser	David Kerrell (Kerrell@mail.dec.com)	`Fri Jun 06 1997 16:57`	6
	Alloy welding will require a specialist. The head will need to be oven heated and kept hot and the welding done with an argonised welding tool. Try a vintage car restorer. Dave.
2584.7		VAXCAT::GOLDY	Save our ducks	`Fri Jun 06 1997 18:37`	5
	On the M3 the other day: 1GLU Goldy.