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Welding question

Discussion in 'Newbie and Basic Turbo Tech Forum' started by 302tt, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. 302tt

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    Do I need to do anything special if I want to TIG weld on a chrome plated oil pan? Do I need to grind the chrome off or just go for it? I am attempting to weld in some stainless AN fittings for my oil return. :2thumbs:

    Thanks.
     
    302tt, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. furchaser

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    I would clean it to the steel myself , the primary coating in the chroming process is copper on most automotive parts might contaminate the weld. JMO.
     
    furchaser, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. UBSTANG

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    Always clean any surface you plan to weld ..
     
    UBSTANG, Aug 11, 2009
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  4. hotrodder_101

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    Defianetely Clean it. Contamination is not your freind when welding.
    Luke
     
    hotrodder_101, Aug 13, 2009
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  5. slow8.0

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    you have to clean the chrome off or it will not weld worth a shit. :welder:
     
    slow8.0, Aug 17, 2009
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  6. Supe

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    What he said.
     
    Supe, Aug 17, 2009
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  7. KRYPTO

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    if your going to use stainless fittings, you'll want to use stainless filler rod also
     
    KRYPTO, Aug 26, 2009
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  8. kbracing96

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    Yes, grind all the chrome off down to bare metal. Then you can tig the SS fitting to the steel pan. You do need to use 309 SS filler rod though, it's for dissimilar metals, ;)
     
    kbracing96, Aug 26, 2009
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  9. Anthony Fury

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    X 90 billion.
     
    Anthony Fury, Aug 31, 2009
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  10. TRUNKS

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    Dec 28, 2004
    If the oil pan is just regular steel (which it probably is since it's chromed) then use mild steel fittings and fill rod.
     
    TRUNKS, Aug 31, 2009
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