wrote:
> I just read an interesting thread that discussed the use of superglue
> to fix an oil leak on an airplane. (The trick was to attach a shop vac
> to a breather so the glue is sucked into the crack.) The previous owner
> of my Rabbit must have stripped the oil pan drain bolt threads, as a
> helicoil-type repair insert has been installed. Unfortunately, it leaks
> at the repair joint (the bolt seals fine though).
>
> I think I'm going to try this on my diesel Rabbit. Any reason this
> would be a bad idea?

I think you will find that:
1. It will be all but impossible to get the helicoil and pan clean
enough to allow superglue to adhere.
2. The glue will probably shatter at some point.


I you want to try filling the gaps, consider something like a
non-hardening high temperature gasket sealer after thoroughly cleaning
the pan and helicoil. After all this fiddling around you may
ultimately find a boneyard pan is the best way to go.