<VV> REAR HOUSING OIL LEAK REPAIR

[Larry Forman]

While Loctite and well-flowing Loctite epoxy have been mentioned, I 
would recommend POR-15.   Note that I have not YET tried it for this 
application (but fully intend to).  I have used POR-15 to fix the often 
leaky Holley carb fuel plugs on my boat.   I have used POR-15 to seal a 
very slow air leak in aluminum wheels and have sealed the interior of 
the Corvair bell housing to prevent any pesky oil leaks onto the clutch 
due to porus aluminum micro-cracks.     What I like about POR-15 is that 
it is self-leveling so it flows extremely well and is quite tenacious in 
mating with metals.   If anyone wants to try it for minimal cost, 
_www.POR15.com_ sells an introductory kit with everything you need to 
apply it.    The application process involves cleaning the metal well, 
then "seasoning" the metal to improve the metal bite with phosphoric 
acid, then applying the POR-15 like paint.  Once coated, it will adhere 
extremely well to the metal and has the consistency of cured epoxy.   If 
you apply it to thin sheet metal, you will see that it is extremely 
durable even when bending the metal and will not flake off.   If you 
take a knife to scrape it off the metal, it simply will not come off and 
is tough to even scratch, except for at the weaker edges.   Really great 
stuff!

Larry