I do still have the indicators may be some time until I get to them though - am away from home.
If you've got oil seeping through the JB - I'd suggest scraping it off and looking for a hydrocarbon-proof sealant. It's more likely there is a hole or crack that you cannot see. The only fix is a new cover and gasket.
What you can try, is scrubbing the damaged area with steel wool and acetone, get a blow torch and some thick solder, and braze the entire area. It won't look pretty at all, but it's got a better chance of being sealed than any putty. You will, of course, have to make absolutely sure all the crap is removed, and soldering aluminium is a pain in the arse at best. I did suggest against JB weld in the first place.
Save yourself a lot of hassle and just buy replacements!
If you've got oil seeping through the JB - I'd suggest scraping it off and looking for a hydrocarbon-proof sealant. It's more likely there is a hole or crack that you cannot see. The only fix is a new cover and gasket.
What you can try, is scrubbing the damaged area with steel wool and acetone, get a blow torch and some thick solder, and braze the entire area. It won't look pretty at all, but it's got a better chance of being sealed than any putty. You will, of course, have to make absolutely sure all the crap is removed, and soldering aluminium is a pain in the arse at best. I did suggest against JB weld in the first place.
Save yourself a lot of hassle and just buy replacements!
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