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Date:         Sat, 2 Apr 2016 19:08:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair,
              Ground Paths
Comments: To: "SDF ( aka ,jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
In-Reply-To:  <570078B5.3020205@turbovans.com>
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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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