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Jan 7, 2005 | 12:45 PM

Hyaboosta

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welding return oil fitting

I have a 2002 ex and I was wondering. since my oil pan is aluminum can the bung be mig welded or does it have to be tig? thanks

Jan 7, 2005 | 02:49 PM

triple_s1x

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Re: welding return oil fitting (Hyaboosta)

Tig would make it easier, but if your mig setup for Al you should be good also. To mig al you need a different liner, gas, and wire.

Jan 7, 2005 | 03:53 PM

evosol

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Re: welding return oil fitting (triple_s1x)

i'm sure you're aware but just in case... the bung should also be aluminum.

Jan 14, 2005 | 10:24 AM

MrBui

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Re: welding return oil fitting (Hyaboosta)

since its aluminum.... dril and tap it...no need to weld

Jan 14, 2005 | 10:35 AM

RyanEJ8

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Re: welding return oil fitting (MrBui)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrBui »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since its aluminum.... dril and tap it...no need to weld</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's better to weld it though. It only cost me about $20 to have it done to my aluminum D16Y8 pan.

Jan 14, 2005 | 10:38 AM

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Re: welding return oil fitting (RyanCivic2000)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RyanCivic2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

It's better to weld it though.</TD></TR></TABLE>