[s-cars] EM stud length

[Marc Swanson]

> > Repair isn't going to be too tough (using the end of an EM stud chopped
> > off as the 'plug' with some JB weld to hold/seal it in place).  Still,
> > really caps off my week of working on this stupid thing.
> 
> Mark, I'm terribly sorry to hear that.
> 
> I believe JB Weld fails at about 200F (I don't have the package with 
> me).

My packaging says 600F

>   You'll need a HIGH-temperature epoxy.  There is a metal-adhesive 
> from auto-parts stores that is made for repairing cracks in the exhaust 
> manifold.  I don't know if it is rated to contain water though.

I think this will work fine.  Temps should be lower than other places on
the EM since the coolant jacket is right there.

I haven't started the car up yet but I will by Wednesday (need a hose to
go from turbo to MAF).


-- 
-Marc Swanson-
95.5 //S6 Avant
87 4ktq
88 90q
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