Some external leaks are caused by case porosity innon-pressurized areas.
Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaningsolvent. Air dry the area.Warning:Epoxy adhesive may cause skin irritations and eye damage.Read and follow all information on the container label as providedby the manufacturer.
Using instructions from the manufacturer, mix a sufficientamount of an epoxy to make the repair.Apply the epoxy. A clean, dry soldering acid brush can beused to clean the area and also to apply the epoxy cement. Makecertain that the area to be repaired is fully covered.Allow the epoxy cement to cure for three hours beforeassembling the components.Repeat the fluid leak diagnosis procedures.High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and generalguidelines for steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel,also known as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensilestrength range from 300–700-MPa.General Motors recommends the following when repairing orreplacing this type of ...