Got this turbo out the junkyard, it works I used it with no water cooling lines. On this other set up I wanted to water cool it this time.

I don't know if it will hold but I drilled a hole in the side of the upper rad hose spout and JB weiled that ----













Do you think the JB weld will hold?

 

Even my limited knowledge in cars says that jb weld just wont hold. Possibly the first time ever

 

I am not sure what will happen

The cooling system is only like 215 degrees max and under less than 20psi

The hole is not extra big, the brass fits tight in the aluminum. JB weld package says you can use it on both metals so I cleaned it and I think it might hold

 

it might hold... best of luck to ya

 

As long as you cleaned both surfaces really got you shouldnt have a problem with it.

 

post **** then come back


anyway, where is the return for the coolant going?

ive always seen water lines t'd into the heater core lines

 

Personally I believe JB weld could hold, if motors didnt move around and are constantly shaking! JB fails on my oil pan, oil feed, and drain!

BUT JB Weld owns plugging holes in my intercooler!


Also interested where the return is going to go!

 

I ground a hole through an intake runner, into the water jacket, on an old Ford 390. I JB welded that shitt and it held untill I sold it 2 years later. It's probably still holding!

 

http://tunertoys.zoovy.com/c=zuAhquH...nes_turbo.html

should have got this.

but its kinda spendy

 

Umm-- the thermostat housing looks reasonably thick- drill/tap it and thread a fitting in for ---- sakes.
You're already drilling a hole...