Pin hole leak on my IC. How do I fix it?

[Turbojorge]

It's an Aluminum Intercooler that I just got and while inspecting the core, I found a very small hole. How do I fix this?


TIA.

 

[WakkoSS]

You can't. It's trash now. Give it to me.

 

[GSX-PKV]

I just recently had to repair a small leak in my intercooler and a dab of JB Weld worked nicely. Then, you can test the intercooler by buying a bicycle inner tube and cutting it so yo can clamp a piece over one opening in the intercooler, then clamp a piece with the air valve over the other opening and test with your air compressor at about 25lbs of pressure. Don't go higher or the tube will pop.

I really don't think a small leak could negatively affect anything though. Paul

 

[Nocooler]

Bubble Gum?

As mentioned, I'd use JB weld.

 

[UNGN]

I was thinking of using a vacuum cleaner and duct tape to make a vacuum to draw five minute epoxy into the pinholes.

 

[Turbojorge]

O.K. It's yours Ian.

Thanks guys, I'll try the JB weld.

I tried the tire tube as a pressure tester once and I filled up the intertube untill it looked like the front tires on my car (205/75/15) . When I checked the pressure, I got like 3psi on the tire gauge. I thought it would blow if I filled it more to try to get a reading.

 

[UNGN]

Originally posted by celebguy_dv

Hey moderators, how about a little banning here.

He's been here 3 days and has 123 posts.

Thanks

 

[John Wilde]

The JB weld will work.
I have seen it used on a radiator over 2 years ago.
It has never leaked.