brickslayer

Bob,
I had the same issue with both of my engines (97 Challenger 1800 w/twin 787's) was leaking so bad I opened up the engine compartment and thought I was sinking. Here is what you can do to stop it quickly and get back on the water until the end of the season. Just buy some type of stick epoxy like JB Weld Stick. Hold a mirror down there so you can see the weld and hit it with a little sand paper just to knock the paint off (150 grit) pinch off a marble sized ball of the epoxy stick and mash it up until it is a uniform color then press it flat to about the size of a quarter and stick it over the leaky casting plug weld. My mechanic taught me this trick and I did it mid season last year. I haven't gotten around to yanking the pipes for re-welding yet, but the epoxy is still holding strong. No leaks at all. Will probably let it ride for the rest of the season then yank them. It is definitely jerry rigging it (which I am usually very against) but that stuff is amazing.

Jeremy