Best way to fix FMIC leak

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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Default Best way to fix FMIC leak

For all those who have experienced leaks from their Intercoolers.

What's the best way to find and fix a leak and is it even possible? I have a trust intercooler. I was thinking about bringing it to a radiator shop?

Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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Default Re: Best way to fix FMIC leak (brcivic411)

its aluminum and can be welded to fix it. its not a big deal. Radiator shop should pressure test and check it
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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its aluminum and can be welded to fix it. its not a big deal. Radiator shop should pressure test and check it
that's what i was thinking, but most radiator shops i've called have said that they can't do aluminum, saying their equipment will melt it.
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Best way to fix FMIC leak (brcivic411)

if you send it to a good welding specialist he can take a look at it. most of the radaitor shops only work on plastic radiators and useless irons one from the old days.
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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JB weld it for now until you can get a better solution
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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JB weld it for now until you can get a better solution
but how much pressure can it hold? ~ 10psi?
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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Default Re: Best way to fix FMIC leak (brcivic411)

I have a nipple for my ebc JB welded to my intake and it's held 12psi. HTH
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