volvo cooling

gino45

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Since I put the pertronix ignitor in my Volvo aq151b, it runs smoother than ever. Plus with the new impeller, cooling system is great!<br />However, I have a problem which I discovered when replacing the impeller. Impeller is found in a self contained unit fastened to a bracket with 2 small bolts. While putting back the lower bolt, something fell down. I discovered a little tightly wound spring into which the bolt threads perfectly. Most unusual! I could run it as it is, but I would always be concerned about cooling system failure due to this.<br />Obviously a leak in the impeller casing caused this to deteriorate (salt water, you know). New bracket, one solution, is $150 plus. What I'm wondering is, were I to attempt a repair with jbweld, would it work and would it be best to reuse the 'spring' in the weld or to somehow try to thread the jbweld?<br />Better yet, does someone have a used bracket available for purchase? I know that a 145 or a 171 would work. I haven't checked any others (via Doug Russell).
 

Dunaruna

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Re: volvo cooling

Sounds like you've pulled the thread out of the bracket when you removed the bolt. <br /><br />You need to heli-coil it.<br /><br />Aldo
 

gino45

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Re: volvo cooling

Well, I have nothing to tap. Eaten by salt water leak, I'm sure. Are you saying that you can heli-coil the jb weld?
 

Dunaruna

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Re: volvo cooling

No, you can't heli-coil JBweld.<br /><br />Sorry, I didn't realise it was eaten away so badly. New (or secondhand) bracket is in your future.
 

gino45

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Re: volvo cooling

Bracket is eaten specifically at the bolt hole. There must have been a small leak--prior to when I had it that was 'fixed' with the spring setup. Worked until I took the bolt out.<br />Well, I also figured out the part, 855504, is found from the 125's to the 171's. All appear to have this same part--I don't know if it's proper to put in a plea here for one hopefully that never saw salt, but looking for one elsewhere hasn't been successful--used, that is.
 

Peter J Fraser

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Re: volvo cooling

If its aluminum why not take the cover off and get a sheet metal / welding shop to weld the hole up completely and then drill and re-tap the hole.<br />You could still fit a helicoil thread insert again as they are stronger than a thread cut in alloy.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Peter
 
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