JB Weld?
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JB Weld?
I'm going to try and fix a crack in my transmission case with some jb weld, but would like alittle info before I start.
Ok, it says allow 4-6 hours to setup, does this mean mix it, and wait 4 hours before I even put it on?
Also, what is the best thing to use to clean the surface. I steel wire brushed the he*l out of it, but I've heard to use some carb cleaner and acetone, which one would be better?
Also, what should I mix it in and with?
Thanks for any help
Ok, it says allow 4-6 hours to setup, does this mean mix it, and wait 4 hours before I even put it on?
Also, what is the best thing to use to clean the surface. I steel wire brushed the he*l out of it, but I've heard to use some carb cleaner and acetone, which one would be better?
Also, what should I mix it in and with?
Thanks for any help
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Originally Posted by MBBFord
does this mean mix it, and wait 4 hours before I even put it on?
Thanks for any help
Thanks for any help
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I have used a popsicle stick to mix it, then just through it away when done, it can also be used to apply the j-b weld. If you wait to long it will be hard as a rock, so once mixed use it right away
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to clean, acetone, or brake clean works good also.
mix with a popsicle stick, or sometimes i will use a small screwdriver. mix on a piece of cardboard. if using the screwdriver, clean well as soon as you are done, or it will be ruined after hardening. let sit for at least 24 hours if you can.
mix with a popsicle stick, or sometimes i will use a small screwdriver. mix on a piece of cardboard. if using the screwdriver, clean well as soon as you are done, or it will be ruined after hardening. let sit for at least 24 hours if you can.
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there's also JB Weld and Quicksteel (my favorite) putty stick....just kneed between your fingers and apply....holding my Galant's oil pan together well.
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Originally Posted by rsylvstr
there's also JB Weld and Quicksteel (my favorite) putty stick....just kneed between your fingers and apply....holding my Galant's oil pan together well.
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Originally Posted by rsylvstr
there's also JB Weld and Quicksteel (my favorite) putty stick....just kneed between your fingers and apply....holding my Galant's oil pan together well.
A little latenight backround...
I used some to fix the mirror on my F150, about 20 min before I had to leave for a date. My hands were raw from scrubbing, but still werent back to normal. It was kinda hard to explain the smell
Skuff it first with some sand paper, then clean the area with brake cleaner to remove any grease before applying the JB weld
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Originally Posted by rsylvstr
there's also JB Weld and Quicksteel (my favorite) putty stick....just kneed between your fingers and apply....holding my Galant's oil pan together well.
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JB weld is just epoxy with a filler material. Use a toothpick or popsicle stick to mix it on a clean piece of paper or cardboard etc. DO NOT use the same stick to apply it. Use a fresh stick and DO NOT scrape the plate or cardboard mixing surface. There is always some unmixed or improperly mixed material on the stick or mixing surface that will not cure properly.
The JB weld will not fix a crack if there is any stress on it.
The JB weld will not fix a crack if there is any stress on it.
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well, paranoia (and good prices on rockauto) encouraged me to change my Galant's pan today...and you know what? NO SLUDGE running on ST dino oil....gotta love that....
did slap some thermo steel on the resonator and some quick steel on the muffler.....
did slap some thermo steel on the resonator and some quick steel on the muffler.....
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PS: she had slight varnishing, which, from what i've read on, is not a problem.
Just took her for a spin, not sure if the HLA likes the 10W-40, so I may run this for 5k, along with ARX treatment and then switch back to 5W-30....
going to take compression tests on both oils and after the treatment.
and BTW, i pulled the intake tube to see if my throttle plate was coated with oil from the factory oiled K&N, nada, looked great.
Just took her for a spin, not sure if the HLA likes the 10W-40, so I may run this for 5k, along with ARX treatment and then switch back to 5W-30....
going to take compression tests on both oils and after the treatment.
and BTW, i pulled the intake tube to see if my throttle plate was coated with oil from the factory oiled K&N, nada, looked great.
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