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Auto gearbox crack

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Hey guys, just removed my engine to repair leaky cylinder head coolant and after separating it from the gearbox there is a crack on bottom left mounting hole, is this a big problem? Please see pic.....

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Have you wetted it for the photo? Or is that auto fluid.I would try summat like this in the crack.http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayIS ... 2610475568" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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It is fluid but it is not from that crack it is from a driveshaft seal which I need to replace
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I know it's not from the crack.You didn't mention the seal hence the question :-) The crack is not a problem,but I would use summat like the link I posted on it.
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Great, thank you
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