Oops
I have already over-tightened them, do I need to buy new seals?
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| Author: | jme [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Side Cover Oil Leak Problem |
I have just fitted new cork side cover gaskets and did them up quite tight but it now looks like they are leaking. A mate told me that they can leak if over-tightened, is this correct? |
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| Author: | MiniDna [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side Cover Oil Leak Problem |
jme wrote: I have just fitted new cork side cover gaskets and did them up quite tight but it now looks like they are leaking. A mate told me that they can leak if over-tightened, is this correct?
Hi, That is correct. If you do make it too tight, gasket moves and starts leaking. do just a finger tight and bit more. No pressure there so no need to make it tight. |
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| Author: | jme [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 3:35 pm ] |
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Oops
I have already over-tightened them, do I need to buy new seals? |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:26 pm ] |
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Yes. See if you can find the red 'rubber' ones. They are about, but not many places stock them. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:48 pm ] |
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Are you sure they are not leaking from around the bolt? Early ones have a red fibre washer there, the later (dished in) covers have a square section rubber ring inside a special retainer washer instead. |
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