I had my intake off today cleaning and polishing it and I noticed there was a tiny pin hole in the bottom of it. I have no idea how it got there. It isn't near anything I think could cause it. My question is, what should I do about it? I'd rather not buy a new intake, but I have thought about it. I could piece one together too, but if there's a fix, I'd rather go that route. Maybe some epoxy or something like that would work? I don't know though, I wouldn't want anything to get sucked into the TB. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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are you talking intake manifold or cold air intake? i assume cold air intake and i would say if thats it try some jb weld on it or get someone with a tig to weld it
It's the 'cai' pipe. I don't know anyone personally that could tig aluminum that thin. I could probably find somebody at school though.
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there wont be any adverse side effects from running it that way if you just didnt care... but if its an issue for you just put a sheet metal screw in it and call it a day.
tig welders work fine on thin aluminum.
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I'm tired of wasting my time... now I'm breakin' free.
Hmm, never thought about putting a screw in it. That might not be a horrible idea. It is pretty much on the bottom so it's not really visible, I just don't know how I feel about having a screw head sticking out of it lol.
I am actually thinking about painting it black. I've been trying to do the all polished look like you've put together so well, but it's just kind of a hasle to keep up. Trying to get an idi cover completely polished is especially a bitch.
After going through my possibilities, I think I may just leave it, or put a screw in it for now. I have been wanting to do something a little something different with my intake anyway because I'm kind of tired of looking at the damn thing. I appreciate the comments guys, thanks.
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if you are going to paint it black then take it off...jb weld the hole...sand then paint
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I don't have much experience with metal epoxy. I know it's a tiny hole, but I wouldn't want to get any of it sucked into the intake if it got too hot.
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tha_prowler wrote:I don't have much experience with metal epoxy. I know it's a tiny hole, but I wouldn't want to get any of it sucked into the intake if it got too hot.
mix slap on wait to dry. it won't come loose
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+1 for duct tape.
2010 Honda Fit LX
Was it rubbing on something? If it's in a straight area of the pipe you could cut it in two and get a coupling with two hose clamps.
or get some heat reflective tape wrap stuff, you guys know what im talkin about.
ohvrolla wrote:Was it rubbing on something? If it's in a straight area of the pipe you could cut it in two and get a coupling with two hose clamps.
If it is small I doubt it is an issue but I would recommend this as well. Buy a coupler and clamp it on in that area.
get a stainless steel self taping screw. screw it half way in. cut it off flush, then polish, your done
I have a hole in mine and its huge... I used electrical tape and its been there for awhile...I love tape.
