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10-09-2021, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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Engine cowl louver reattachment
Several louvers have detached (bottom only) on the engine cowl of our newly-acquired 36 phaeton. To preserve the otherwise-undamaged paint, I’ve been avoiding “thermal” reattachment, whether solder, etc., but am not having much luck with epoxies given the edge nature of the failure.
Two questions: - What would be the correct repair method ? - What is the best wrong method ? Thank you !
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10-09-2021, 09:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment
engine cowl louvers?
Hood side louvers, inner fender louvers, cowl vent, or just what location are you referring to? |
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10-09-2021, 09:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment
engine cowl louvers?
Hood side louvers, inner fender louvers, cowl vent, or just what location are you referring to here? |
10-10-2021, 04:26 AM | #4 |
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Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment
Hood side louvers, thank uou
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10-10-2021, 04:27 AM | #5 |
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Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment
*you
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10-10-2021, 05:31 AM | #6 |
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There is only one way to repair and that is to weld and re-paint. Anything else will most likely not survive the flexing that happens in the panel (not to mention looking like crap) Otherwise, leave it alone and don't tell anyone it's cracked.
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10-10-2021, 02:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment
Exactly the issue - was afraid tack weld might be the only solution. Thank you - will add to the list.
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10-10-2021, 04:49 PM | #8 |
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Yes, tack weld is a partial solution but it could be welded and finished so that no one would ever know it was
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10-10-2021, 05:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: Engine cowl louver reattachment
Tig or you will warp the whole side
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10-10-2021, 06:35 PM | #10 |
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Will request TIG vs MIG if the former will put less heat in the panel
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