I made it 230 miles to Harmony, Pennsylvania, by nightfall, and I pounded out the remaining 620 miles to Boston the following day without incident.

There are a few automotive aphorisms that people dispense like hot dogs at a barbecue when what you really want is a cheeseburger. One is, after seeing a photo of an accident, “That’ll buff out.” Another is “LS1 it” (drop a Corvette engine in a car in need of a motor, usually a woeful rat of a car worth less than the LS1). Both sayings are usually offered with a heavy dose of irony. But a third, “Just J-B Weld it,” is often said seriously. compare https://www.jbweld.com/product/clearweld-syringe vs. https://www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-weld-twin-tube After the initial setting period of a few hours, heat (e.g. from a heat lamp or incandescent light bulb placed near the bond) will speed the curing time. [2] [7] Me and the car at the “2002: ICON” exhibit at the BMW CCA Foundation Museum in Greer, South Carolina. Rob SiegelIt hardens in 5 minutes and cures in 10 minutes. It works well under a maximum temperature of 315°C (<100 continuous). It contains 54g/l solvent. It is not suitable for soft plastic and polypropylene. This article relies excessively on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Sampson, William (September 16, 2013). "In the Shop: Wood repair products from J-B Weld". www.fdmcdigital.com. CabinetMakerFDM . Retrieved March 27, 2015. VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE: J-B Weld Original is steel reinforced, has a tensile strength of 5020 PSI and can withstand temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (287 degrees Celsius. When fully cured, J-B Weld Original is waterproof and resistant to petroleum, chemical and acid.

J-B WELD ORIGINAL PRO SIZE: Professional 5 OZ Tubes of the Original Cold Weld two-part epoxy system that was designed as an alternative to torch welding. J-B Weld Original provides strong, lasting repairs to multiple surfaces and creates a bond stronger than steel. Perfect for DIY household, automotive, marine, craft repair and much more. Even though it’s still not leaking, I don’t really consider this a permanent or semi-permanent repair. However, I am continuing to drive the car, maximizing its use until the snow moves into New England. At that time, I’ll pull the head and probably try to find a replacement. Apply the resin to both surfaces to be joined and clamp or tape the parts together until Super Steel has set hard.

Then, the 2002tii was accepted into an exhibit in the BMW Car Club Foundation’s museum in Greer, South Carolina, that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the BMW 2002. In February 2018, I prepared to take the car to the museum. J-B Weld can be used as an adhesive, laminate, plug, filler, sealant, or electrical insulator. [8] When fully cured, J-B Weld can be drilled, formed, ground, tapped, machined, sanded, and painted. [8] Surface prep is key. Clean is good, but rough is better. The epoxy needs to grab onto the surface. If there are edges, the epoxy can grab on to, the adhesion will be better.

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