Mertin
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Was washing underneath the pick up when noticed a small leak at the rear diff. On closer inspection after cleaning off all the rust there is 3 pin holes where its corroded through and seeping out. Their all above the fill hole and oil level. For a temp fix tonight going to apply repair putty and give it a good coat of waxoyl and some hammerite to to prevent it getting worse
Is there anyway of fixing or repairing this or is it a case of a new rear axle?
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Matty W
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Registered: 31st Jan 11
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i know you can get evostik liquid metal from halfrauds.. might be worth a shot?
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Mertin
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quote:
Originally posted by music1990
i know you can get evostik liquid metal from halfrauds.. might be worth a shot?
Something similar I got today for a temp fix, unibond putty that sets in 7mins. Dads away to stick it on so see how it is. Holes are really small, just something to cover them and stop them seaping then A good coat of waxoyl and paint on top
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Matty W
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as long as its not exposed anymore. should be fine once its sealed off with the paint.
good job you caught it early 
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alan-g-w
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I found that the best thing for this is drilling the pin holes out a tiny bit then using a self tapping screw with a thick rubber washer on it. Happened to the sump on a mk3 astra I had and that method lasted ages.
Depends if you've got enough good metal to work with.
[Edited on 11-02-2011 by alan-g-w]
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