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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
Thermostat Housing: Why they leak and permanent fix
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<blockquote data-quote="Paul Fithian" data-source="post: 1035701" data-attributes="member: 73332"><p>It's not that the material sucks, glass filled nylon is used in a lot of underhood applications. Radiator end tanks, power steering reservoirs, coolant reservoirs, intake manifolds, fan shrouds, and fans are some examples. I used to do a lot of this type of automotive development work for one of the big nylon suppliers. Nylon can be used with great success, but the rules for part design, molding, welding, fastening, and sealing have to be followed. </p><p></p><p>If these were made in a production cell where the parts were welded immediately after molding, using a vibration instead of ultrasonic weld joint, it would last.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Paul Fithian, post: 1035701, member: 73332"] It's not that the material sucks, glass filled nylon is used in a lot of underhood applications. Radiator end tanks, power steering reservoirs, coolant reservoirs, intake manifolds, fan shrouds, and fans are some examples. I used to do a lot of this type of automotive development work for one of the big nylon suppliers. Nylon can be used with great success, but the rules for part design, molding, welding, fastening, and sealing have to be followed. If these were made in a production cell where the parts were welded immediately after molding, using a vibration instead of ultrasonic weld joint, it would last. [/QUOTE]
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