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Old May 1, 2021 | 10:34 PM
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Default oil seepage...
looks like base gaskets. what's the odds that both would start leaking at the same time. im




venting to catch can.
 
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Most likely Buna cylinder base O rings. They'll get hard if the motor sees too much heat. Need to use Viton.
 
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Most likely Buna cylinder base O rings. They'll get hard if the motor sees too much heat. Need to use Viton.
thanks Max. got a link to the correct ones.
 
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Or the the oil return dowels are leaking since those are the 2 locations. I’ve found good results with the SnS oring dowel set up #500-0385
 
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used permatex windshield sealant until I actually have to remove the jugs and it's been bone dry ever since.
 
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