So I just purchased an ls650 that hasn't been running. Loaded it up in my truck, and oil started leaking out of the bottom of the clutch cover.

I noticed this leak was caused by two things:

1.) The brake sensor wire mount was wedge in between the engine and the cover (Previous owner must have not noticed it was wedged when he was putting the cover back on.)

2.) There's a small crack in the cover.

MY QUESTION:

I know oil flows at a pretty high pressure, but would something like JB Weld be efficient enough to cover the small crack, or should I just cut my loss and go buy a new clutch cover?

Here is what the crack looks like:

Note that the crack is visible on the outer side of the cover as well.

The cheaper, and efficient answer the better  

Dave wrote on 08/28/15 at 13:47:42:


Thanks for the response! I'll give it a shot and post my results after!

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/28/15 at 20:13:29:

Press the epoxy into the crack. Then wipe it off. A fingertip will do nicely there. I'd shoot it with Berrymans B-12. It dries up and leaves no film. The grain of the cast will make a great foothold. Make sure the edge is still straight. A steel ruler.. If you have a high spot, time for some careful file work.

I'll go ahead and give that a shot as well! Going to be performing this today so I'll let you guys know how it goes!