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 Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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