Blyton track day

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Can't you just crack an egg in it!

[ProtoTipo]

The core is cracked at the headder tank. Anyway I am going to cut out the leaking core at both ends and try epoxy over the holes in the headder. Using evo-stik hard and fast metal putty. I need to get the car moving to try to fix the mapping! Results to follow

Well, that's a plan, at least.
I've failed to get some advice. Just a derogatory comment regarding 'Allisport', which is no help.

[turbonutter]

Ended up removing 2 rows of tubes at the tank ends to get good access, cleaned up and putty is applied, rock hard in 10mins as advertised, and now nearly fully cured - just need to put it back together and give it a test.....

The allisport rad is 3-1/2 years old, but I have only done 1000miles with it, so not overly impressed - unfortunately its well out of any guarantee.....

[ProtoTipo]

'Fingers crossed...

[john]

I dropped in on James at Alloy Race the other day, neil, and he modded my swirl pot there and then.
might be worth an ask if you are stuck?

[turbonutter]

Well its all together & water filled, pumps run and no leaks, will give it an hour and start the engine...

On a down side one of the Davis Craig pumps is blowing fuses, so hopefully I can manage with one!

Alloy racing would be my next port of call, but access for welding would be difficult. As above - fingers crossed for the epoxy putty.

So I have a list of jobs for when i am back from work already, New Radiator, New Water pump...........

[turbonutter]

So far so good, 10 mile twst run completed and all the water is still in the system Off to try and sort the engine tomorrow & if the water stays put then I will be at Blyton, barr any further twists of fate!

Thanks for the Idea Rob

[Sando]

No probs Neil only just got to see your replies. I've used several over the years, JB weld is pretty good, always have some in my service kit, I prefer the 2 tube stuff or pot and hardner to the putty as its more fluid when first mixed and flows into gaps. If you can get in with putty though its all pretty similar stuff. Could always put another layer on.

I've also used on fuel tanks for running repairs with great success in the past. So long as clean and keyed and you go much wider than the crack or hole, its as strong if not stronger than the alloy.
Oooo almost forgot its also sandwiched on the end of my six speed between the box and 5mm steel plate! Kept it together and bust the shaft so another success of sorts!
#strong stuff
Bodger Bobster ( make do and mend...)

[ProtoTipo]

I'm all for glue.
My whole car's held together with it!

[The Slug]

Is that like Airfix for adults??

The new Boeing Aircraft are the same, well they will be when they can stop the wings from sagging and the batteries going up in flames!