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**69Tom** · 02-01-2020, 08:28 PM

Not sure what’s going on with these spots. I assume on the one I should grind down the factory weld and re-weld in the hole? Also there’s a hole in another spot. I’m assuming these holes thru the metal shouldn’t exist.

*randy500* · 02-01-2020, 08:35 PM

Those are about average. Sometimes they weep a little oil, i have smeared rtv on them before painting in the past. Welding would probably be better.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-01-2020, 08:45 PM

If it didn't leak oil it should be fine.

Mike C · 02-01-2020, 09:39 PM

It's a plug weld. Those look like most. Put some paint on it and move on to the next project.

**mongocanfly** · 02-01-2020, 11:26 PM

agreed... they've all got them...most arnt pretty...its just the spot weld to hold the tube in the housing after its pressed in

**69Tom** · 02-02-2020, 01:18 AM

Ah ok. I certainly have enough projects on this truck and didn’t notice them leaking so I’m just gonna paint. Thanks guys.

02-01-2020, 08:28 PM	#1
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	12-bolt welds... Not sure what’s going on with these spots. I assume on the one I should grind down the factory weld and re-weld in the hole? Also there’s a hole in another spot. I’m assuming these holes thru the metal shouldn’t exist. Attached Images

02-01-2020, 08:35 PM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 12-bolt welds... Those are about average. Sometimes they weep a little oil, i have smeared rtv on them before painting in the past. Welding would probably be better.

02-01-2020, 08:45 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 12-bolt welds... If it didn't leak oil it should be fine. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-01-2020, 09:39 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,713	Re: 12-bolt welds... It's a plug weld. Those look like most. Put some paint on it and move on to the next project. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-01-2020, 11:26 PM	#5
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02-02-2020, 01:18 AM	#6
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: 12-bolt welds... Ah ok. I certainly have enough projects on this truck and didn’t notice them leaking so I’m just gonna paint. Thanks guys.



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