 oil leak from flywheel bolts, do I need thread sealant here? |
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| davesprinkle |
 Mar 15 2017, 01:30 PM
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My type 4 engine is leaking oil via the threads of the flywheel bolts. How does this leak-path get sealed?
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| Mark Henry |
Mar 15 2017, 02:41 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
There is an O-ring in the flywheel where it mates to the crank, it's missing or damaged.
Many don't realize that for a T4 RMS repair there's 2 seals, the RMS and the flywheel O-ring. |
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davesprinkle oil leak from flywheel bolts Mar 15 2017, 01:30 PM
6freak
My type 4 engine is leaking oil via the threads o... Mar 15 2017, 02:26 PM
6freak
There is an O-ring in the flywheel where it mates... Mar 15 2017, 02:52 PM Mark Henry This is a T1 flywheel but the O-ring is installed ... Mar 15 2017, 02:45 PM Mark Henry The RMS is under direct pressure from the #1 main ... Mar 15 2017, 03:13 PM 6freak
The RMS is under direct pressure from the #1 main... Mar 16 2017, 07:17 AM Mark Henry
[quote name='Mark Henry' post='2464509' date='Mar... Mar 16 2017, 10:37 AM 6freak
[quote name='Mark Henry' post='2464509' date='Ma... Mar 16 2017, 02:51 PM Montreal914 RMS seals around the neck of the flywheel, not on ... Mar 16 2017, 07:52 AM |
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