Pyro-Putty to plug rust hole in manifold

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tacacat

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Hello All-
I've got a rotten ( Dime size Hole ) Exhaust Manifold ( pressure side ) on my D7E 48A S# , Has any one used the Pyro-Putty for this repair ?

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Sun, May 6, 2012 1:29 AM

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i would not recommend that only for emergency repair as that size holes wont last long with it, i used that stuff between 2 parts as extra seal and for holes 1 or 2 mm big, better weld it with cast iron welding rods or put a other better manifold on it.
goodluck!

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Sun, May 6, 2012 12:26 PM

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i would not recommend that only for emergency repair as that size holes wont last long with it, i used that stuff between 2 parts as extra seal and for holes 1 or 2 mm big, better weld it with cast iron welding rods or put a other better manifold on it.
goodluck!

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Tue, May 8, 2012 11:35 PM

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