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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Default Sensor Identification/Oil Leak
I have what appears to be a sensor that has a minor leak and I’m wondering if anyone can identify it and possibly recommend a fix? Wrap the threads in some Teflon possibly? IDK, just a thought – not sure if that is a fix for that sort of thing. It might not be the actual threads where the leak is originating from.



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Sorry, mis-post
 
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That's not a sensor, it's where the regulator plugs into the stator. You're getting an early warning that the stator will need to be replaced.
 
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Thanks for at least putting me in the right direction identifying the issue; appears that some black RTF silicone is a potential fix:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/864378-oil-leak-right-front-side-of-crankcase.html

this appears to be a known issue on these….. will have to give that a shot and see if I can make the fix work
 
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Clean the area real good with some brake cleaner and seal with some black rtv (silicone sealant). May not have been sealed very well at the factory.
 
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ditto, try using a rtv silicon sealant as mentioned above (not to be confused with a silicon adhesive)
 
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