Cam end plug leaking

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 2 May 2011, 10:21 pm

#839173

Is there anyway to stop a weap on the plug at the end of the cam without splitting the case?
(1600TP)
I have the motor out for a general clean up and am replacing seals, but the weap is coming from the cam plug, not hte shaft seal unfortunately.

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waveman1500 Also rides a Honda

1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 2 May 2011, 10:41 pm

#839182

Maybe put some 2-part epoxy over the top?

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Brian Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 3 May 2011, 12:00 am

#839206

peen the case around the plug then glu with radiator/fuel tank repair putty

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 May 2011, 7:55 am

#839239

dumb suggestion - JP Weld ??

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 3 May 2011, 8:56 am

#839247

Thats JB WELD and yes it will stop the leak...

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Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 5 May 2011, 3:15 am

#839561

Cheers for the info,
Will give the JB Weld a go. Not keen to try and peen magnesium, it's not that forgiving.