'96 XP Hole in pipe

[scorpio67]

Hello, i know it's the holiday weekend but i was hoping to get some advice here on this. I just acquired a '96 XP and went head firsty in to changing fuel lines and rebuilding carbs. That was a success. I started it up on the trailer hooked up to my water hose and it was idling great then i noticed water spraying out from the bottom side of the pipe.....knew that wasnt good so i shut it off and got a mirror to look under and see what was up. Noticed a small hole in that half dollar sized "cup" area on the underside. It looks as if someone had used JB Weld on it in the past and it finally gave way. My buddy had this for 8 years and it wasn't him that JB welded the hole so i know it did last for quite a while. My question is whether or not i can do anything similar to get through the last month or so of this season until i can give it a permanent fix this winter. Can it be welded?? Would the JB WEld solution work again?? A picture is attached showing the problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot guys, have a good weekend!!

 

[Seadoobuddy]

HI and welcome,
What rusted is the "freeze plug" they will all do that eventually. You can weld it or try using JB Weld on it again. You can also use water weld but it probably wont' last as long as welding it.
While you have it off check all the "plug" areas for rust.
I think the pipe may be aluminum so watch how it's welded.

Post back with your results.

The nut on the stud is probably a 17 MM size...use a stubby open end if you have one.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

I have good ones both welded and good non welded ones for $75 shipped if you are interested...but if you have an aluminum welder he can do it up.

 

[El Toro 33809]

JB should work over the short run. Have it welded for real in the off season.