Welding the engine.
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Probably a stupid question, but still. I noticed that where the exhaust pipe goes into the engine, I have a crack in the engine. And it's leaking gasses. Since I'm about to sell the bike in couple months, I would prefer to spend as little as possible fixing it. Could someone suggest a nice welder in London?
I assume that engine gets waaay too hot to use JB weld?
I assume that engine gets waaay too hot to use JB weld?
Run it down to a decent MIG or TIG welder and ask them whether they can build it up so it can be re-tapped in situ.
As its aluminium (lower temps than steel) you might have a chance of using a brazing rod and MAPP gas to repair it yourself but go see the 'expert' first.
Daft bodges with JB Weld just shaft the next owner so I wouldn't do it.
As its aluminium (lower temps than steel) you might have a chance of using a brazing rod and MAPP gas to repair it yourself but go see the 'expert' first.
Daft bodges with JB Weld just shaft the next owner so I wouldn't do it.
Getting that repaired will be engine out, job as getting in there to clean it up and weld it would be a real PITA, I assume its a alloy head? for the amount of hassle you would be better getting another head /piston and swapping it over. although I have no doubt it'll be bodged together and some mug will buy a lemon.
rimaarts said:
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Edited by rimaarts on Sunday 26th February 00:22
Or just bodge it up with a bit of chemical metal and sell it for a hundred quid cheaper than other similar bikes on gumtree, you wouldn't be the first to do this.
Edited by Jazoli on Sunday 26th February 11:00
Yeah I understand it's a simple engine, but messing with engine, and electronics on modern bikes would be the 2 jobs I'd be ready to pay the garage... To make matters more fun... Bike is parked on the street, so if I start a job I have to finish in a day. I guess I'll just sell it off. How much do you think I can ask? 500? 600? Scuffed bodywork, shocks not In the best condition, and right side panel one side is held on with ducktape?
wildone63 said:
If the cylinder head is removable with the engine in situ it may be the quickest and cheapest option to replace the head,theres a few on ebay right now.
Agreed, but then you're into head gasket, bolt torque and cam timing territory, which may not be ideal for a novice with minimal tools/ experience. Granted he'll soon GET the experience but still... ![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
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