oil leak... help
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What you see leaking is the grommet that seals the primary where the stator wires exit the engine. As noted, it's a common leak point.
The HD approved fix is to replace the stator as the grommet is permanently attached to the wiring. That can run several hundred dollars, all to fix the tiny leak.
As many have said, a perfectly acceptable DIY fix is to clean the area VERY THROUGHLY and apply a black silicone sealer. It should be noted that silicone can be extremely difficult to remove when it's applied to a properly prepared surface. If the stator ever does require replacement extra careful cleaning to remove all the silicone or the new grommet may never seal properly.
The HD approved fix is to replace the stator as the grommet is permanently attached to the wiring. That can run several hundred dollars, all to fix the tiny leak.
As many have said, a perfectly acceptable DIY fix is to clean the area VERY THROUGHLY and apply a black silicone sealer. It should be noted that silicone can be extremely difficult to remove when it's applied to a properly prepared surface. If the stator ever does require replacement extra careful cleaning to remove all the silicone or the new grommet may never seal properly.
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