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landroverclan:
It's a 1999 model TD5.
Found that this is the source of the leak.
What was the cause of it, overtightening of the bolt ?
Can it be sealed off using what they called '2 tonne glue' ??
or can it be welded (alloy) ?
beside replacing the cover, what other possible options ??

Thanxs All !!

Range Rover Blues:
The problem with welding will be distortion and I doubt that you can get right in to t edge of the casting without removing it.

So that leaves Epoxy type glues/resins or a new part.

If you can get it clean then you might get away with glue, but for how long?

drmike:
Well if I can cheer you up I fixed a number of small holes in my diff pan using a sort of chemical metal. I can't recall what it's Called but it's an epoxy putty that sets very hard, will withstand high temerature fluctuations and can allegedly be drilled once set.

I drained the oil down, cleaned everything up as best I could with carb cleaner and pressed the putty in as hard as I could. Two years later it is still OK but of course it doesn't get wildly hot and it's in no way pressurised.

Mike

J.D.:

--- Quote from: "drmike" ---Well if I can cheer you up I fixed a number of small holes in my diff pan using a sort of chemical metal. I can't recall what it's Called but it's an epoxy putty that sets very hard, will withstand high temerature fluctuations and can allegedly be drilled once set.

I drained the oil down, cleaned everything up as best I could with carb cleaner and pressed the putty in as hard as I could. Two years later it is still OK but of course it doesn't get wildly hot and it's in no way pressurised.

Mike
--- End quote ---


Magic Metal and Rust Putty, both available from Halfords.

drmike:
This was an easi-bond product - steel rod available from Saw & Weld in telford.

Damn good it is too.

Mike

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