Patching a leaky base gasket?

[Ivan]

I have always wondered about using a hypodermic needle to inject some superglue in a leak like that. I have never done it though, because paying customers tend to not like iffy shortcuts. If it were mine, I might try it though. Or thin down some anerobic sealant. Maybe some Indian Head Shellac would work too. Dunno. Be interesting to try though.

Foot powder rules.

[CatatonicBug]

I actually had a crack along the top of my tranny case, from the centerline to just behind the serial number panel. It was leaking oil like crazy, and I thought it was the starter. I eneded up using JB Weld, and it's worked like a charm. The problem with using something like that on this fix is that someday, someone will probably want to remove the jugs, and JB Weld in that location would pose a problem...

BTW, I actually used Medicated foot powder! It's all I had, but thought maybe the medicine would help?

[CatatonicBug]

Well, I made sure the engine was free of oil (on the outside) and took it for a spin around the block a few times. Did some hard accelleration, as well as braking (breaking in the new brake pads) while I was at it. Afterward, I have no oil leak! Of course, I have no idea if this will remain true as time goes by, but at least I can give the owner back a bike that can go (2nd gear fix), stop (new brake pads and front left caliper), and not leave a puddle of oil on the driveway!

[XJOK2PLAY]

Well, I made sure the engine was free of oil (on the outside) and took it for a spin around the block a few times. Did some hard accelleration, as well as braking (breaking in the new brake pads) while I was at it. Afterward, I have no oil leak! Of course, I have no idea if this will remain true as time goes by, but at least I can give the owner back a bike that can go (2nd gear fix), stop (new brake pads and front left caliper), and not leave a puddle of oil on the driveway!

Hot Dog, CBUG!

It amazed me too when I did it, but it dang sure works!

I also wondered if it's not possibly due to slight warpage of the surfaces causing this type of problem? Only way to tell though, would be to do a teardown...
Hope it holds as long for you as it has for me... mine's been holding now for about a year and 10,000 miles. Even if it does start leaking again, a guy could afford to clean and reseal it if it holds that long, ya know? Too easy.