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 2500 Posts Member #: 648 Post Whore Northern Ireland (ex AUS) |
29th Sep, 2012 at 11:59:50am
I have a decent quality block/gearbox gasket set and plenty of patience but are there any tips for minimizing the chances of an oil leak? Should I just use dry gaskets for the block/gearbox and front plate or should I use sealant as well? Any help appreciated! On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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 2057 Posts Member #: 9252 Post Whore Cleethorpes |
29th Sep, 2012 at 12:03:54pm
i used good sealant on all joints and iv got an oil leak free engine Done now needs redoing lol |
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 847 Posts Member #: 6673 Post Whore Worral Sheffield |
29th Sep, 2012 at 12:24:28pm
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B002J9E4UC...8454023-7903151
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Site Admin  15302 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
29th Sep, 2012 at 12:57:12pm
Stag Wellseal. All other known gasket goo pales into insignificance.
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
29th Sep, 2012 at 01:39:11pm
Good prep and the thinnest slither of sealant on evergthing Edited by Brett on 29th Sep, 2012. Yes i moved to the darkside |
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3006 Posts Member #: 2500 Post Whore Buckinghamshire |
29th Sep, 2012 at 01:58:40pm
Like he says. Half the battle is careful assembly, with all mating surfaces clean and true. |
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 580 Posts Member #: 9580 Post Whore Surrey |
29th Sep, 2012 at 05:10:00pm
Don't put oil in - joke! |
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 1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
29th Sep, 2012 at 05:17:39pm
As brett says good prep is key, clean ans oil free mating surfaces and a smear of gunk and youll be away 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
29th Sep, 2012 at 10:42:45pm
Speedysleeve on the crank pulley is what finally gave me a leak free poer unit. On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
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2500 Posts Member #: 648 Post Whore Northern Ireland (ex AUS) |
30th Sep, 2012 at 12:06:44pm
OK thanks for the help guys. I usually use some kind on sealant, I got good results once but last time had a leak at the timing cover end and the rear gearbox selector. On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
naeJ m !!!!!!sdrawkcab si gnihtyreve ?droabyekym ot deneppah sah tahw ayhwdd |
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 825 Posts Member #: 9661 Post Whore Sheffield South Yorkshire GB. |
30th Sep, 2012 at 11:03:55pm
Your very lucky to get an A series engine not have a small leak some where, after a short while after building I find you start to get the classic leaks such as the rod change to the gearbox is favorite, diff drive flanges, timing cover oil seal.. Main Build
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2500 Posts Member #: 648 Post Whore Northern Ireland (ex AUS) |
1st Oct, 2012 at 07:05:23pm
On 30th Sep, 2012 nala56 said:
Your very lucky to get an A series engine not have a small leak some where, after a short while after building I find you start to get the classic leaks such as the rod change to the gearbox is favorite, diff drive flanges, timing cover oil seal.. Pretty much the leaks I get. I have the minspares leaky kit thing for the rod change but noticed it was still leaking. Also timing cover oil leaks, seams to be anywhere where there's a seal. On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
naeJ m !!!!!!sdrawkcab si gnihtyreve ?droabyekym ot deneppah sah tahw ayhwdd |
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