mcg
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| posted on 9/10/10 at 10:08 PM |
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Type 9 oil leak
Hi - part way building through my f27 IRS. Engine and gearbox mounted and oil put in gearbox and there appears to be a small leak from the gearbox.
Engine has not been run with gearbox engaged as yet ( not sure if that makes a difference or not)
The leak looks as if it is coming from the bolt that has the ID tag on it. I have given them all a quarter (ish) turn and there still seems to be a
drip from the same area.
Any thoughts on how to resolve - perhaps another 1/4 turn? (ideally without having to take the engine and gearbox out) or do I have bjg trouble in
little china?
Thanks as always
matt
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snapper
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| posted on 10/10/10 at 05:46 AM |
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If the tag is on the rear of the box (ally tail housing, 5th gear cover) then it points to the gasket between steel box and ally cover.
A quick fix but may not last long is to remove the bolt, put some gasket paper and blue Hylomar behind the head.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 10/10/10 at 08:49 AM |
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Loctite Lock & Seal
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mcg
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| posted on 10/10/10 at 10:22 AM |
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Cool - so, bolt out, paste some loctite or similar on, and then bolt back in? Will the locktite work if it is in contact with the oil?
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