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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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Over the course of the last year or so, I was slowly rebuilding my 96 fxdgw. I had to rebuild the trans, oil pump and swapped out oil lines to braided.

Last week, I took if for a ride and it was leaking oil from the lower engine cases (by the crank).

I'm assuming since it sat for over a year, that the sealant between the cases dried out and is causing my leak.

Is this a fairly common problem after sitting for an extended period of time?

I would like some more info before I actually start to tear it down for engine removal.

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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Try this question on the evo page. For sure someone there will know the answer.
 
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Thanx for the suggestion falcon.
 
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