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Old 06-09-2021, 10:53 AM   #6
alexiskai
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Default Re: Filler putty for aluminum intake?

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Originally Posted by JayJay View Post
Alexiskai - silly question, I know, but have you considered having the divot filled with weld material, then having the mating surface decked? A good machine shop should be able to do both in-house. With aluminum decking is a good practice against leaks anyhow. True, it will be more expensive than filling with something, but that way you'll know it's done right and is permanent.

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I thought about it, it kinda seems like overkill. Particularly for this type of intake, which doesn't bolt to the exhaust and thus doesn't have to be milled flat relative to it. But I'd consider it if other options don't pan out.
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