cracked my tranny case and starting seeping a small amount of oil out of it. any ideas on what i can use to seal it? i tried using jb welb but didnt hold up

 

use playdough

 

any serious suggestions? too poor to buy a new tranny

 

what trans you running I have a Y7 case from my old tranny i could send you for a couple bucks

 

keep adding fluid and wait for the wee little crack to grow. you can have it welded....you just have to find somebody that can weld aluminum.

 

AS A TEMPORARY FIX.

First check exactly where its leaking from, let EVERY SINGLE OUNCE of fluid drain out of it. Make sure its bone dry. Take some brake cleaner and clean the **** out of the area where the crack is, then dry it off. Now get the 4 minute JBWELD, seal that bitch up and leave for as long as possible. Pour back in tranny fluid, check for leaks. This held up for me for a couple of months when i was broke. Best of luck.

 

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weld cast aluminum? I dunno how great that weld would be....


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First check exactly where its leaking from, let EVERY SINGLE OUNCE of fluid drain out of it. Make sure its bone dry. Take some brake cleaner and clean the **** out of the area where the crack is, then dry it off. Now get the 4 minute JBWELD, seal that bitch up and leave for as long as possible. Pour back in tranny fluid, check for leaks. This held up for me for a couple of months when i was broke. Best of luck. </TD></TR></TABLE>



This might be a permanent fix, though.

You could also use some silicone sealer. This stays pliable.

 

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weld cast aluminum? I dunno how great that weld would be....

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it is done every day. i have welded cases on dirt bikes before.

 

I've seen tons of pple JB Weld it - never followed up on how good it holds but it must have some backing to it.

 

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Any decent welder can do it, I've done it. The weld isnt going to be load bearing. it will be to keep fluid from draining out.


I'd go with the JB weld IMHO.


or just buy a trans and use the case

 

thanks ill give that a try

 

my gsr trans has jb weld on some cracks. it's holding up so far.