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08-24-2011, 06:32 PM
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Heater core/fan shroud repair
Is there a way to repair the housing? I have a small crack that could become a problem later. It is located on the underside, so cosmetics are not such an issue. Thanks for any help.
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08-24-2011, 08:48 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
Can someone please tell me what it is made of? Appears to be similar to a fiberglass compound.
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08-24-2011, 11:45 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
 
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08-25-2011, 03:21 AM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
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08-25-2011, 01:23 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
Will post pics of the repair tonight. It's just old school glass apparently. I used JB quick on it and when sanded, the repair is nearly invisible. The 2 part jb quick uses a light grey hardener and a black resin. The others won't sand out as close of a match in color.
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08-25-2011, 01:26 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
did you drill a hole in the end of the crack to stop it from coming back?
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08-25-2011, 01:34 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
It was broken (chipped) around the lower core outlet. I had a donor, so I made a template a bit larger than the damaged area, cut it out and did the same with the donor. A little filing to get the fit and I must say, pretty much invisible. I wasn't all that gentle with the file, so I'm sure it will hold.
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08-25-2011, 06:33 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
Some repair pics.
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08-25-2011, 06:36 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
This is my kitchen table. I rent my women. Cheaper and less *****ing.
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08-25-2011, 09:35 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
that turned out nice! i get to use the table at night after the wife goes to sleep!
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08-25-2011, 09:52 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
 Lol!
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10-05-2011, 07:35 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
All done.
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10-05-2011, 08:54 PM
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Re: Heater core/fan shroud repair
Very nice!! I'm impressed.
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