RE: fixing a Gear Case
Had Enough,
If you read his post he does not have a LHS that carries the part he needs. I was simply supplying a method for a quick fix in a tight spot. It's not meant to be a permanent fix, but might allow him to run a little on his trip. New replacement parts are obviously always the best choice, but that option is not always available. By flexible parts I mean things like suspension arms. If the part was not meant to flex in the first place then if it took a hard knock that it was not designed for then it would break. Flexible pieces flex to avoid damage.
Anyways,
The method mentioned is just something that has worked for me in a number of situations in the past. If you don't agree that is you perogative. The statement "This MAY work..." says it all.
kclv1988, I hope everythign works out.