[T2] Weld repair of caes

[Jon]

Tips on welding VW cases.  I have found this site to be very useful.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/welding-magnesium.html

TIG welding arc is shielded by inert gases. i.e. no oxygen near arc.  Do 
not try to extinguish with water (makes the fire worse) and remove all 
magnesium filings generated during the cleaning weld site prep before 
starting to weld.

Main issue with welding VW cases is oil contamination of the metal 
adjacent to the crack.

jon

Today's Topics: 1. Re: Weld repair of caes (C. Dreike) 2. Re: Air cooled 
Type II (raceingcajun) 
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Message: 1 Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 17:49:29 -0700 From: "C. Dreike" 
<c.dreike at verizon.net> To: <type2 at type2.com> Subject: Re: [T2] Weld 
repair of caes

  Remember, Magnesium will burn impossibly hot once its ignited. Chris