The last time I replaced the thermostat on my 1.9 liter I was alarmed at the pitting on the inside of the aluminum thermostat housing. I don't know how likely it is to perforate but I have wondered if it would be a good idea to coat the inside with something to protect it from further corrosion. Thanks, Neil, for the link to West System. I sent them an email asking if they think their product would be applicable for a cooling system repair. I'll let the list know what they say if they respond. On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > A list member kindly pointed to this company: > > http://www.westsystem.com/ss/repair-kits/ > > They have an "Aluminum" repair kit but then I think the WBX case and heads > are > made of magnesium or some kind of alloy? > > Just a thought. I likely won't delve into repairing the wear. > > Neil. > > On 9/26/14, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > That wear is from a past water pump failure....... > > A good epoxy can fix this. > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group: > > http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej > |
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