Fixing Intercooler

[graham1524]

I accidentally broke the nipple of the fill neck of my upper intercooler. I'm currently looking to buy a new one unless it can be fixed.

Has anyone ever repaired this before?

Thanks,
Graham

 

[SYO237]

Re: Fixing Intercooler

Go A2A?

Might try to scuff up the area and carefully lay a bead of JB weld around the nipple? Probably need to get creative to help hold it in place though.

 

[Matt]

I have plugged off several with no issues, if it gets that hot to purge out you will have other issues first, plug it off and away you go

 

[graham1524]

Re: Fixing Intercooler

I've done something to fix it for now I was just seeing if anyone had done something better. Also heat from the intercooler hasn't been an issue

 

[Typhoon#747]

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Tig welder is the best solution.

 

[Davemc1963]

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JB Weld works very well with a new filler neck. You will need to clean up the hole carefully first.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Pull the rest of the nipple off then drill and tap it with a 1/8 NPT thread and install a hose barb.

 

[wildphil]

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Pull the rest of the nipple off then drill and tap it with a 1/8 NPT thread and install a hose barb.

That looks like a great idea. Should be a pretty easy a permanent fix.

 

[graham1524]

Re: Fixing Intercooler

Pull the rest of the nipple off then drill and tap it with a 1/8 NPT thread and install a hose barb.

This was the plan but theres not enough material there. I went with a mini threaded hose barn and put a nut on the back side inside the filler neck. Only problem is that its tearing up the rubber seal on the cap.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Plug the original hole with a 1/8 NPT allen plug and then relocate the barb somewhere more suitable?

 

[crariley]

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I just had the same problem. I bought a used intercooler to replace the old one but at the same time I came across a replacement nipple.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO8ZT2/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

So I bought it to see if I can repair the broke one. Worth a shot and only $10.

 

[graham1524]

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I just had the same problem. I bought a used intercooler to replace the old one but at the same time I came across a replacement nipple.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO8ZT2/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

So I bought it to see if I can repair the broke one. Worth a shot and only $10.

That looks a little better than my setup now. If you get around to trying it please let me know what you think