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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Welding machine in Delaware

Posted: 5/8/2010 1:34:24 PM EDT

Anyone have a welding machine in Delaware? I have a loose heat shield on my car that needs a spot weld.

Thanks,

K

Posted: 5/10/2010 3:32:30 AM EDT

[#1]

Use one or two very large hose clamps. They make a kit that comes with 2 worm drives and enough material to make 2 very large clamps. I got mine at a local Tru Valu, but I think even Home Depot or Lowe's carry them. I've had the hose clamp on my wife's truck for over 6 years now, and it's still going strong.

Posted: 5/10/2010 7:06:04 AM EDT

[#2]

You could also zip a self tapping screw through the shield

Posted: 5/11/2010 3:19:35 AM EDT

[#3]

The self-tapper would work too. The problem with the spot welds is that they rust out and will fail again, and that's if there's even enough area left for a spot weld. And that damn buzzing noise the heat shield makes drives me crazy.

Posted: 5/11/2010 11:47:55 AM EDT

[#4]

The heatshield is on the exhaust pipe. It's a half round piece that's supposed to be spot welded to the pipe. One end is welded, looks like they forgot to weld the other end. It's very annoying.

Posted: 5/16/2010 12:13:15 PM EDT

[#5]

Just cut the darn thing off. I work for Nissan and they rust out constantly, we just cut them off.

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