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What to glue loose coolant push in tube on TB with??

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Old 09-26-2012, 10:03 PM
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Default What to glue loose coolant push in tube on TB with??

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I got my tb back from maxbore, installed it. The question for this post is this press in coolant tube was loose and leaking coolant.

What would you guys recommend securing it in place with? Epoxy, E6000? or other??
 
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I use JB Weld for TB Tubes....and umpteen other fix-its :-)

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Old 09-27-2012, 05:44 AM
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Use the regular JB Weld...Not the Quick-set type
 
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Old 09-27-2012, 09:10 PM
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I'd use silicone sealant, and I'd also drill/tap and secure with a set screw.
 
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I have applied some slow set (24 hr) JB weld and will try the part out tomorrow.
 
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JB weld (regular as mentioned above) is the way to go - good stuff!
 
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What does the factory use? Is this pressed in and sealed?


Not something you would want to "let go" on the highway.
 
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Originally Posted by yeldogt
What does the factory use? Is this pressed in and sealed?


Not something you would want to "let go" on the highway.
It appears that the factory fit was simply a press in. The pipe was bent on mine so I suspect it was dropped and hit that protruding tube to break it free.
 
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