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Subject: Europa-List: Coolant core question - "Aw shit"
From: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:28:48
Hi all,

This question is probably for the US folks.  I had a serious "Aw shit" on
Monday night.  I had my coolant radiator from my XS on my workshop floor and
a G clamp fell off the shelf and put a dent in one of the water tubes.  The
tube isn't fractured, however it sure looks like a place that will spring a
leak.  My first inclination was to just buy another one and I my still do
so, however a new one from Europa is $540 plus freight.

My question to the forum is does anyone know of a specialist welding shop
that would take a look at the core.

Another approach is for me to pressure test it for a bunch of cycles and see
if it leaks, (maybe even bead blast it and put some Redux on it to reinforce
it).  Any suggestions on what pressure ?  1.2 BAR + 18,000 + 25 % ?

Thanks,  Paul


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