Sealing a porous sump - best product?
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Hi. I have an ally dry sump pan that has been ground away over time, then subsequently 'filled' by ally welding. Other than using services like Ultraseal, is there a porosity sealant anyone is aware of which would do the same job? I have been told there is an ultra low viscocity product available that is DIY-able. Anyone know if loctite or permabond produce such a product? Or any other similar products for that matter?
I don't want to weld again. I'm also looking for a suitable material to use to bond a thin nylon skid plate to the base of the sump, or even glue a piece of ally on. I've been told that welding a piece on will upset the porosity sealant. Oil runs up to about 90 degrees C, but I gues welding may produce local hotspots far hotter?
I don't want to weld again. I'm also looking for a suitable material to use to bond a thin nylon skid plate to the base of the sump, or even glue a piece of ally on. I've been told that welding a piece on will upset the porosity sealant. Oil runs up to about 90 degrees C, but I gues welding may produce local hotspots far hotter?
I holed the sump on my westfield a couple of times.I used a chemical metal to temporary repair the hole until I took the sump off.It worked well,but I did always wonder about it when driving the car.You will need to degrease the area and then put it on.Mine was only a small graze from a piece of flint I hit.I then took the engine out and had it welded up and had an alloy skid plate welded to it and never had a problem again
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