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Subject:Re: Transmission corroding through
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:28:58 -0400

Use brake cleaner to get rid of the oil. Spray it on and it will dry
nice and clean.

On Apr 6, 2005, at 7:13 PM, Bill H. wrote:

> 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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