thanks Stuart and Scott.

Didn't know grass wouldn't grow tall under a vehicle. Makes sense.

I wondered if Marine Tex stuff might hold up.

We'll see what happens. I was just so surprised to see that
(magnesium?) crumbling away.
Such a shame it could render an other wise good transmission pretty
much useless.

Neil.

On 4/2/16, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> for physical repair of a transmission aluminum casting,
>   I recommend Marine Tex ....an awesome two part epoxy, about 5 times
> stronger than JB Weld.
>
> For general corrosion resistance on an aluminum transaxle, I recommend
> Zero Rust spray can paint, in black.
> Goes on thin...like need to do 4 coats , but that will hold up pretty well.
> things need to be really clean before painting of course.
>
> I've seen whole ears and brackets rusted clean off aluminum VW
> transmissions.
> So preventable too.
>
--
Neil n

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