leak testing an attex

[Bikerman883]

Does anyone know if it is safe to put about 3" of water or so in the bottom of my attex to see if there are any leaks?

[LarryW]

I've had way more then that in mine. Lol. Should be good until you run into vents or anything that would lead a way for water to enter your trans or engine. Ideally make sure your chains are oiled and bearings greased. Only need enough to cover your axles. Anything else would be a crack in body you could probably visually see.

[Toys4Me]

I've had way more than that as well when I weld inside the tub.

[Bikerman883]

Junk attex

ok, seems a few were right, I bought a junk attex. There is a crack in the front also a hole. I doubt it can be fixed but any light at the end of the tunnel would be appreciated. I doubt I can find a tub at a reasonable price. I am including pics.

[JoeMeg]

Bikerman883,those are not too bad at all. ABS is super easy to do good quality repairs on. You just need to mix up some ABS goo and used std fiberglass cloth avail at any autoparts store. Clean the tub good,use thin goo (like consistancy of milk) and glass cloth and you will be amazed at what can be done! Check out my Colt build thread for more about this topic. Beginning with post #33.

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/attex-atvs/24487-joes-252-colt-trail-machine-gadget.html

Joe.

[kghills]

Matt plans to have new Attex lower bodies in production within the next 6 months.

Keith.

[Bikerman883]

where can i get some pieces of abs? removed all the junk patch work that was done first? like the metal plates and start from scratch?

[Bikerman883]

Just checked out your post, maybe there is light at the end. looks like a lot of work taking everything out and getting there. But looks like the only way to get it repaired better then it is now. i want to be able to go in water and not have to worry. I ordered an 1100 gph bilge pump just incase that I will mount when I am done with this repair project.

[Bob K]

Hey Bikerman883, I got some yellow ABS welding rods off ebay pretty cheap. They came from the UK but were quick to arrive. They worked great for my repairs.

[LarryW]

Or go around you house with acetone and check all your kids yellow plastic toys. If the plastic reacts with the acetone, quickly run out of the house with it before they see you. Lol

[amphibious drew]

Or go around you house with acetone and check all your kids yellow plastic toys. If the plastic reacts with the acetone, quickly run out of the house with it before they see you. Lol

Haha. I did that when I first got my colt. The wife got kind of mad at me. It was much easier to find someone with scrap pieces of an Attex, and then it's a perfect blend too.

[Bikerman883]

Lol, thanks I needed to laugh after today.

[Lantz]

Matt plans to have new Attex lower bodies in production within the next 6 months.

Keith.

Really so he has the lower tub molds?

[LarryW]

I'd hate to piss the majority of you attex guys off but I'm hoping for 1st generation poly bodies! Lol

[kghills]

He is having a new lower digitized and will have a lower mold created from the files.

Keith