I need to try and fix a head where a glowplug broke in (not by me, not T25).
When the remains of the glowplug are out I think I will need to repair the head, before using a timesert type solution.
Has anyone any experience of using Durafix Easyweld or a similar product ?
Head repair - Durafix easyweld ??
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Head repair - Durafix easyweld ??
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Re: Head repair - Durafix easyweld ??
I have used LUMIWELD on the cooling fins of my Triumph motorcycle. It has held tight for several years. This has a thin section and was easy to do. However, the base material on a cylinder head is much thicker and will soak up the heat applied with a small torch. I had the spark plug thread replaced by a local motor specialist. They used a brass insert that worked OK, it was not too pricey either. If necessary they could TIG weld the head before machining. I would suggest taking your head to a small, backstreet specialist for their advice before doing any work yourself.
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Re: Head repair - Durafix easyweld ??
Ah,thanks for that, Lumiweld also came upon my search for possible solutions.
Once I have the remains of the glowplug out I'm quite comfortable tapping it myself, the problem is that contrary to what I was told someone had been in before me and broken a drill bit in there, which broke the specialist extraction drill and moved if off centre
The head is still on the car which is not mobile so I am my own back street specialist..... sometimes it's the only way to learn
I'll be planning on using a glowplug repair kit, like a timesert, to do the repair, I'm just thinking ahead to what I may need to do build back missing alloy, it it extends beyond the insert.
Once I have the remains of the glowplug out I'm quite comfortable tapping it myself, the problem is that contrary to what I was told someone had been in before me and broken a drill bit in there, which broke the specialist extraction drill and moved if off centre
The head is still on the car which is not mobile so I am my own back street specialist..... sometimes it's the only way to learn
I'll be planning on using a glowplug repair kit, like a timesert, to do the repair, I'm just thinking ahead to what I may need to do build back missing alloy, it it extends beyond the insert.
1981 RHD 2.0 Aircooled Leisuredrive project, CU engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
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Re: Head repair - Durafix easyweld ??
To repair in that area I would not trust Lumiweld. Tig weld is best way to go in my opinion. The whole area could be filled in and a new thread cut. Your choice, however.
Good luck either way.
Good luck either way.
I don't know where I am, but I'm having a lovely time!
1990 CARAVELLE 1.9cc petrol : watercooled
1990 CARAVELLE 1.9cc petrol : watercooled