Barrel Gasket Leak Fix?
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 212
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From: Left Coast FL
I let some fellow riders and 1 HD dealer talk me into synthetic on my 99 Heritage with 50k. I put Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W50 in and drained that crap out of there within less then 500 mile - "BIG" waste of money. Went back to Castrol GTX 20W50 and all is well again. Still have a very small weep at the left rear of the rear jug base and right front of the front jug base but it's a Harley.
4th Gear
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8
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From: Detroit Michigan
whats. happening.
] I'd like to say hello this is my first time on the site. the site is awesome. I just picked up a 98 ultra with the rear base gasket leaking. I heard a rumor that 3 m windshield sealant will help slow it down. I've never been a believer in the quick fix , but it actually works. it comes in a metal caulk tube at the auto parts store. mine was bubbling m blowing everywhere after I cleaned it up with brake cleaner very good I ran a bidet of sealant along the surface , making sure to hold it tight as to force it in the gap. that was a bout 500 miles ago and compared to what it was,it's dry. should have no problems getting through till winter as for right now, I'm slowly collecting gaskets and anything else I might need. I have 27,000 miles is there anything I should be concerned with at this point in time? pistons,lifters,rings? thank you for any help you could be and good luck with. The fix.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,595
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From: Vancouver Island British Colombia Canada
] I'd like to say hello this is my first time on the site. the site is awesome. I just picked up a 98 ultra with the rear base gasket leaking. I heard a rumor that 3 m windshield sealant will help slow it down. I've never been a believer in the quick fix , but it actually works. it comes in a metal caulk tube at the auto parts store. mine was bubbling m blowing everywhere after I cleaned it up with brake cleaner very good I ran a bidet of sealant along the surface , making sure to hold it tight as to force it in the gap. that was a bout 500 miles ago and compared to what it was,it's dry. should have no problems getting through till winter as for right now, I'm slowly collecting gaskets and anything else I might need. I have 27,000 miles is there anything I should be concerned with at this point in time? pistons,lifters,rings? thank you for any help you could be and good luck with. The fix.
your mileage is low, your worries are a few years down the road!
welcome to the forum!!!
Hatch.
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