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AcTioN
 Post subject: what metal is it
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ok people, quick question, the screw on oil filter head, what sort of metal is it made of? as mine has a crack around the bolt hole and pisses oil out in a nice steady stream. just wondering if there is any way of welding it up or something?

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Even if you could remove all traces of oil, it's a crappy aluminium/zinc alloy that is a PITA to weld. Just get another one, it'd be cheaper than welding your one up would be anyway.

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mmmm crap, not what i was hoping for, cause i got the last one the guy had. crap

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You could try some epoxy metal filler (Devcon or Knead-it)
Just make sure it is oil resistant & clean it well first.

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hmmmm your a thinker, i think i have some of the down stairs. if this doesnt work theres going to be parts of cars flying down the street

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To clean the oil out of the crack you need to use Brakecleen or a similar solvent, otherwise the epoxy won't stick well.
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theres ones selling on ebay for $35
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ah yes good thought, cheers for that

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awdmoke wrote:
You could try some epoxy metal filler (Devcon or Knead-it)
Just make sure it is oil resistant & clean it well first.


I've been using that stuff heaps lately - it's awesome :D

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