Went to fix Minor Oil Leaks on Taco Plate, Not Expecting this |
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Went to fix Minor Oil Leaks on Taco Plate, Not Expecting this |
914Sixer |
Jan 24 2015, 08:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I knew I had problems at the taco plate because it was really leaking there. Lots of grime and oil. I suspected a bad o ring, missing bolt crush washer or some one left the paper gasket off. Started to clean off the area when I found lots of RTV under the dirt. I started peeling back the layers and found 1/4 of the case ring was missing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) No damage anywhere to the rest of the case or the motor bar. I am lost as to how this got damaged. The only thing that comes to mind is a floor jack. I guess I will be looking for a new case and doing an overhaul. I just love DAPO's.
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mikedsilva |
Jul 6 2015, 04:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 23-February 15 From: Australia Member No.: 18,462 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
I have the same issue with my car. The plan is to have a aluminium plate cut out, and then to use case sealant to provide a more permanent seal. With that in mind, what product would anyone suggest to use?
I figured that I should still build up the lip, so I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned! So far, it looks as if all the grease is out.. then I put a jar lid on the inside, and used masking tape on the outside. This created a "moat" which I filled with JB weld... Once set, it was filed and shaped to similar shape of the case. It looks as if I might still be able to use the normal, o-ring and taco plate cover.. but if there is a chance of leaking again, I don't see the point. Any comments as to the method I'm planning?? Mike. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179759.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179759.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179759.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179760.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179760.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179760.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179760.7.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1260.photobucket.com-18462-1436179761.8.jpg) |
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