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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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So i installed a variable preasure clutch a week ago. And havr since noticed my derby cover is leaking. Have any of u guys noticed this when installing the vpc? The instructions say to cut the center of the gasket to fit the vpc.

How did u guys solve thiss issue?
 
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Did you install the required spacer needed for some types of derby covers?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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You can buy oem style gaskets made by James gaskets on amazon. They have the center cut out and sound like it would work for this application. Did you install a new gasket? Check your torques.
 
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Did you just tighten all the derby cover bolts or use the tightening pattern
 
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Generally when you remove a part that has a gasket that seals oils,, it's toast. You should have had a new $3 gasket at hand when you did the job,,
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How did u guys solve this issue?
A new gasket, proper tightening sequence with proper torque.
 
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Generally when you remove a part that has a gasket that seals oils,, it's toast. You should have had a new $3 gasket at hand when you did the job,,
so,,

A new gasket, proper tightening sequence with proper torque.

Well just to respond to this I did use a new gasket that the instruction said you cut the center of and I did talk to spec 108 inch pounds in the store pattern the manual Calls for that is why I am posting to see if someone has some insight other than the obvious
 
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Pull the cover off and see if it's cracked, I've seen that before
 
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