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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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My front decompressor is leaking, i have used thread locker, i have used loctite, i have used green loctite bearing and sleeve retainer, and helicoil it....yet it still leaks....any ideas!!!!!!! I have a long weekend of fantastic weather and i don't want to miss any more riding time than i already have!!!!
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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what engine ?
Are you sure its leaking formn the threads and not the valve it's self ?
 
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