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Subject:Re: Transmission corroding through
From:Bill H.
Date:Wed, 6 Apr 2005 16:13:57 -0700

That's what the FLAPS suggested, but what's the best way to clean it? My
biggest problem seems to be all the oil on the case. I got the van on ramps
to shift the remaining oil to the other side and I thought about Lestoil but
there must be something better. Thanks as usual.

Bill H.
88GL

--- Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > raced out. So my question is, is there something that I can use as a
> > temporary patch on the pinhole in the aluminum case until I can find
> > a
> > replacement transmission or decide it's time to make it a parts on
> > wheels.
> > What I also found odd was that the other two cases were fine and
> > showed no
> > corrosion but the middle one was being eaten alive. Thanks as usual.
>
> get down to the local auto parts sellers and find some J-B Weld. it's
> a two-part epoxy that holds up well to engine heat levels. mix it
> according to the instructions and clean, clean, clean, the area before
> you apply it. good luck!
> joel
>
>

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