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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Found my leak!

Well guys I found my leak. The front cover is cracked where the oil cooler bolts on. Well I don't have time or place to pull the motor so I have attempted to seal it with fasweld. Well the leak is much less then it was but is still leaking.

Here is my question. It is just a hair line crack the leaks under pressure.

What do you all think about bars leak or alumaseal. Will it stop up the heater core. I think it will work. But want your all's opinion.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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You may be able to relieve the crack with a grinder or a dremell tool & use JB weld ...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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I cleaned it with a dremel. It wont stick to the aluminum on the bend. I dont wanna take material out. Not sure how thick it is.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bad12jr
I cleaned it with a dremel. It wont stick to the aluminum on the bend. I dont wanna take material out. Not sure how thick it is.
V it out , what do you have to lose ?
Worst case you have to replace the cover , which you already know ..
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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True. I might just have to try that. The only problem in getting the fas weld off.
 
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