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Need help fixing a pump leak

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Dijonase

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Well, like a moron I tightened the outlet on my Eheim 1048 and heard a small crack. There's the tiniest hairline crack, but it's enough to start a leak. It shouldn't be difficult to fix, but I'm not sure what to use to plug the crack. I was looking at a product called Marine Goop that I can pick up at the local Home Depot. Does anyone know anything about this product? Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks! :)
 
if itll work (since ive never tried) try either weld-on or normal mek model glue (testors makes it..looks like a bottle of water with a brush in it) apply that let it melt the plastic together and cure over night then try again...but be more careful
 
Dijonase said:
Well, like a moron I tightened the outlet on my Eheim 1048 and heard a small crack. There's the tiniest hairline crack, but it's enough to start a leak. It shouldn't be difficult to fix, but I'm not sure what to use to plug the crack. I was looking at a product called Marine Goop that I can pick up at the local Home Depot. Does anyone know anything about this product? Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks! :)
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Ran it for about a year with silicon sealant then picked up the repair part at D-Tek>

http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=61
 
Visable-assassin said:
but be more careful
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Trust me, I will. I bought it used, and the guy who shipped it left the outlet screwed on as tight as possible. Not realizing it I attempted to tighten it a bit more and heard a small crack.

What does everyone think about a substance I can use to fix this problem? Is the Marine Goop easy to work with? Should I go with some sort of clear epoxy instead? The crack is in a place that the pump cover needs to cover, so I don't want something that will be bulky and get in the way. I'd also prefer something quick drying that won't have to sit for 24 or 48 hours so that I can get back to leak testing, but I don't know if that will happen.
 
Whatever you use, don't rush to use it before the recommended time unless you're sure it's finished sealing...Could cause problems down the road.
 
stumpy said:
Whatever you use, don't rush to use it before the recommended time unless you're sure it's finished sealing...Could cause problems down the road.
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Yeah, I'm definitely not going to rush things. I just want to make sure that I don't take someone's advice and use a product that needs 72 hours to set and dry when there's an equal product that will only take 12 or 24.
 
Dijonase said:
Yeah, I'm definitely not going to rush things. I just want to make sure that I don't take someone's advice and use a product that needs 72 hours to set and dry when there's an equal product that will only take 12 or 24.
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if itll work man MEK or weld on...both should cure in 24 hours with no problems.
 
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