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Old 01-01-10 | 11:27 AM
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GA Fix broken intake tabs?

Long story short 2 ears on my Racing Beat are broke ,not by me.Beside welding what other things can i try to put them back together.Welding is 60.00 per hour.
Old 01-01-10 | 11:51 AM
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what broke? the header?
Old 01-01-10 | 01:09 PM
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having them welded is really the best and only way.
Old 01-01-10 | 02:26 PM
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What exactly are we talking about here? Where top of the manifold where the carb studs thread in? Picture would help.

I've seen busted intake manifolds successfully repaired with JB Weld. Prepare the surfaces properly and it should work fine.
Old 01-01-10 | 06:04 PM
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What exactly are we talking about here? Where top of the manifold where the carb studs thread in? Picture would help.

I've seen busted intake manifolds successfully repaired with JB Weld. Prepare the surfaces properly and it should work fine.
sorry been putting on my header and things.Here are the pics.
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Old 01-01-10 | 06:14 PM
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Tig welding is the only way to go. Shouldn't take more than 15-30 minutes to weld the ears back on. Don't be so cheap, do it right.
Old 01-01-10 | 07:01 PM
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^^agreed. tig welding is the ONLY way to go, hands down. follow the torque rating for the nuts and bolts on the intake to ensure that the intake does not crack next time.
Old 01-01-10 | 10:43 PM
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WHOA, wait a minute... You're supposed to torque the intake manifold??? Oh man...
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