punkindrublic

just curious... i dont want to buy a new one... and the crack is not large at all... i dont even think it leaks yet.... not noticably anyways....

like could i just spray some header paint on it or something?? or use that jd weld stuff?? i'm extremely cheap right now so cheap ideas are welcome.... i know i should buy a new header but the budget can't support that right now...

thanks
rick

bbarbulo

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Cast iron... ummm... nope, just leave it. Fix later...

red90dx

rick, I think I have one that will fit your car, if not, brazing *MAY* fix that....

imported_loudsubz

try JB weld.

its at CT, good stuff

punkindrublic

matt1... i dont have access to the welding shop anymore... and i'm like 99% sure you can't weld cast iron.... actually i think you can but only a certain way with electricity.. not flame

do you want to donate that header to the help rick fund??

matt2... i think i might try it out... i've heard nothing but good stuff about it

imported_loudsubz

rick I tried it out on my cracked oil pan and so far the stuff is super strong, sounds just like metal when its doen.

Need to put it back on tonight then I can see how it works, but the specs on it sound very impressive if it works.

punkindrublic

is that how you fixed your old oil pan???

my only concern is what happens to that stuff when it at like 700 degrees

imported_loudsubz

I was reading another brand as well, i think its called Permatex "Cold Weld" and im pretty sure it withstands 3000 degree temps, could have mis read it though.

punkindrublic

where did you see this other stuff?? also crappy tire?

red90dx

rick if you want to exhaust manifold you can have it....


you will need a new gasket & exhaust donut though...
prolly $25.00 in gaskets

punkindrublic

thanks matt i was gonna stop by sometime this week anyways to see how the beast is doing hahahaha....

imported_loudsubz

CT should have it, I saw it while going through zellers up at Wasaga.

bbarbulo

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Matt, it's not the temp that it can withstand that concerns me, but the thermal expansion rates. If one expands faster than the other, it'll crack the header more.... if it expands less, it'll get blown out by the exhaust. EGTs are in the 800 deg celsius range+, or rather between 1200 F and 2500 F in some rare cases.

punkindrublic

never thought of the expansion thing... i think its just getting left as is for the time being though....

blk93si

gasket & exhaust donut ---- more like $45 at Honda , i priced one out at Honda Recently

imported_bevboyy

Or you can drive up to cookstown and pick up one there. I was just there today, and there were quite a few D16's in the yard.

Peace..

J.C.:-)