Guffin Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 The cover (rather thin material) to the Oil Temperature Regulator on my Buick 32-87 was rusty and after sand blsting it is leaking water through many very small holes. I tried to solder but will not float out. Can the inside be covered with some plastic material to make it tight? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />Please advice.Does anybody know where I can find a new cover, GM part number 1.896 3042889.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Just a guess, but how about brazing the holes and powder coating the the cover? Bob's Automobilia has had the covers from time to time, but they are hard to find and about impossible to locate new.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffin Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 Thank you. Can i powder coat the inside? Will it stay on in hot water? I tried to braze the holes today and it looks good. It will last long if there will be some protected cover on the inside.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 If this part is a cast piece, you may be able to use it to make a mold and have another one recast at a local foundry (after filling in the sandblast damage with whatever material that would hold up to the foundry sand). If it can't be brazed and powder coated, and isn't otherwise available, this could be your last recourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffin Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 It is pressed from sheet metal so it is rather thin. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Have you thought about Creaming it or using some other gas tank sealer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffin Posted March 5, 2003 Author Share Posted March 5, 2003 What is "Creaming" and where can I find it?Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 I recently used a 2 part epoxy product called Gluvit on my Amphicar. It went on very easy as you can brush it and then sand and paint when cured in a day or so. It will seal any small leaks and reinforce the weak metal. There are also other products on this site they may work better? It really sticks to metal. Check it out under products at www.marinetex.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I think the product is spelled Kreem,Here is a site that has it. No recomedation I just seach kreem on the web and found it.http://www.jpcycles.com/shop/group.asp?GPID=3888&PLID=7&DPID=185Eastwood http://www.eastwoodco.com/andPOR-15 sell similar product.http://www.por15.com/tankseal_fuelpreserve.htmlI have used Por-15's with good luck Another option might be Kwik-Poly I have used that for everything.http://www.kwikpoly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffin Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 Thank you all. I think I can find a similar 2 component product here in Sweden. Sounds to work well.This is the last piece to repair for my Buick 32-87. On Sunday I will put on the restored cylinder head and perhaps make a test run.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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