Case Porosity Repair
Case Porosity Repair |
Some external leaks are caused by case porosity in non-pressurized areas.
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Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaning solvent. Air dry the area.
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Using instructions from the manufacturer, mix a sufficient amount of an epoxy to make the repair. |
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Apply the epoxy. A clean, dry soldering acid brush can be used to clean the area and also to apply the epoxy cement. Make certain that the area to be repaired is fully covered.
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Allow the epoxy cement to cure for three hours before assembling the components.
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Repeat the fluid leak diagnosis procedures.
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