Is it possible

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  1. bigbaz

    bigbaz New Member

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    Or worth it

    My intercooler has had a hole punched in it by some arsehole who backed into me, he has only damaged the end tank though, would it be easier to get this welded up or buy a new cooler, how much roughly would welding cost me?
     
  2. WLDTTZ

    WLDTTZ URBAN LEGEND

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    depends how bad if it is cast alloy just buy a new cooler.

    Who nows might be like $80.00
     
  3. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

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    Not sure of the price to repair, but there is an aluminium welding shop at Brookvale(in behind Warringah Mall). They repaired a smashed outboard motor leg for me a few years ago.:zlove:
     
  4. bigbaz

    bigbaz New Member

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    dont suppose you remember the name, as that is about 5 mins from my house
     
  5. Jinxed

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    is it a stock or aftermarket one....

    if its a stocker then just get a new one, will be cheap as chips if not free, otherwise as suggested all metals can be welded, for a cost......depends on if its bent or actually broken though as well, remember you dont want welding slag in the core!!


     
  6. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Cast ally or pressed sheet?

    Cast ally is really hard to weld, have to use the right wire and heat it up nice and hot before welding. I wouldn't be worried about slag, if the welder can weld ally there won't be a problem ;) If it's stock just buy a new one.
     
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