using jb weld for beading intercooler pipes

[rio_gti]

so i couldnt get hold of a beading tool and i had some jb weld so thought i would give it a go and see what happens!!

firstly key the end of the pipe with sand paper



then using what you have to hand (a bottle top) you need to cut out a guide that will run around the rim of the pipe with a little nic tacken out of it... this is what will be forming the bead



then mix up equal parts of the jb weld and leave to harden for a short while



apply the weld to the rim of the pipe approximatly where the bead will be (i used a chop stick)



then using the guide run it slowly around the rim to form the bead



then leave to dry....but check it as it may need the occasional touch up with the 'guide' tool



once dry it can be fine sanded to make extra smooth

[Wazzzer]

nice effort mate, 10/10 for DIY

[rfn_hodgson]

And I thought my arm rest DIY was good lol top notch bud

[Chris.]

And id love a piece of JB weld to enter through my inlet valves.

[rio_gti]

Cheers!!!

And id love a piece of JB weld to enter through my inlet valves.

Just thought about this and...

1) there will be a clamp the other Side of the jb weld
2) this side is under pressure so it will more than likely blow the jb out as opposed to suck into the engine
3) there is no 3!!!!
4) re-thinking it no. 1 is wrong.... But I been drinking so let me off!!!!

[Toby]

And id love a piece of JB weld to enter through my inlet valves.

That's the only downside I could think off!!

Any machinist could hve beaded it?  Even via post if say!

[littco]

Anyone needs beads done, send them to me and I can do it for a small fee.

[Chris.]

MIght need my pipes doing when i eventually get round to my FMIC install pal.  However, might get some some beads tigged on when rest of pipes are done.

[rio_gti]

Anyone needs beads done, send them to me and I can do it for a small fee.

May pop down then to get u to bead it for me!!!

It's plenty long enough so will just cut it off!!!!

Still, gave me somethin to do!! 

[tshirt2k]

It depends on the pipe material as to how you can bead it. Stainless is to hard to use a machine.

My stainless beads we're welded on rings. They work very well.