i've googled it and i couldn't seem to find anything. so i figured maybe one of you guys might have a place in mind.
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does anyone make silicon nipples to block off coolant pipes??? i don't want rubber
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I know a source but I don't think she's willing to part with them.
Do you mean caps? Try here. Scroll down:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-caps/=5pbr8y
There aren't many things you can't get from McMaster. Fast shipping too. They tend to be on the expensive side though...
Do you mean caps? Try here. Scroll down:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-caps/=5pbr8y
There aren't many things you can't get from McMaster. Fast shipping too. They tend to be on the expensive side though...
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lol i meant nipple caps. that seems like pretty good product. the prices aren't too bad. thanks!
if anyone knows of anymore places...post them up
-t3d
if anyone knows of anymore places...post them up
-t3d
I don't think the McMaster ones will take too much pressure, as I have had some from them, and they are quite thin.
Any more, I just pull the nipple, and either tap it, to screw a plug in,
or just make an aluminum plug slightly over size (like.002"), smear a little LocTite on it, and tap it into place.
Looks a lot better, and will never fail.
Any more, I just pull the nipple, and either tap it, to screw a plug in,
or just make an aluminum plug slightly over size (like.002"), smear a little LocTite on it, and tap it into place.
Looks a lot better, and will never fail.
lol well what the hell...i guess i will find out. i will look at them when they get here, as i just ordered some.
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or you could solder a permenant cover over it, or run the 89+ piping
Or buy the cap from the dealer and replace it ever 10 years...
Or buy the cap from the dealer and replace it ever 10 years...
That's what I did except I bought it from a parts store and replaced it every 5 years. I dunno what the OPs fascination with silicone is but I figured his mind was made up...
jetjock;1508858 said:Was that done using a braising alloy on aluminum pipe?
And it was ever so tasty and light
jetjock;1508858 said:Was that done using a braising alloy on aluminum pipe?
Wow, you've had a hard on for the attacks lately...
oh well...I guess if it makes you feel good, do it.
Huh? I poking fun at Zum. What's your beef?
Edit: Ah, I see. Had to go back and look at the thread. I dunno what to say except the mounting tabs are clearly steel (aluminum would be a poor choice in that application) and since aluminum can't be brazed or welded to steel the pipe must also be steel. That and there are many ways to corrosion proof steel leaving several other options besides aluminum so why the "if it was steel it would rust" comment? I would have thought someone of your expertise and experience, someone who uses terms like "rust" (odd word choice for an engineer btw), "correct filler", and "procedure", would already know these things.
Btw that didn't make me feel good either. Should it have?
Edit: Ah, I see. Had to go back and look at the thread. I dunno what to say except the mounting tabs are clearly steel (aluminum would be a poor choice in that application) and since aluminum can't be brazed or welded to steel the pipe must also be steel. That and there are many ways to corrosion proof steel leaving several other options besides aluminum so why the "if it was steel it would rust" comment? I would have thought someone of your expertise and experience, someone who uses terms like "rust" (odd word choice for an engineer btw), "correct filler", and "procedure", would already know these things.
Btw that didn't make me feel good either. Should it have?
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In theory they would but imo it's not worth the hassle. Same with silicone hoses. I never use them unless they're going into a place that's a bitch to get at. Then again people buy lots of stuff for all kinds of reasons, most of them irrational...
Btw: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon
Btw: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon
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gofastgeorge;1508808 said:
you were exactly right. the smaller seem ok and would work fine, but the larger ones...waaaayyy too thin. good thing it didn't cost that much.
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