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Old 06-25-2016, 02:29 PM
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Here is a photo of the location of the oil leak. It looks as though the rubber grommet is leaking. Anyone tackle this repair?
The location is right in the front at the primary engine gear.
 
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Common problem, if the cable is cable tied, try to adjust so there is no tension on the cable. Clean the area with brake cleaner and use some thing like Permatex Ultra Black Gasket Maker.

Worked for me.
 
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Thanks guys.... I now see where it looks like the seal between the motor and primary might be leaking. I will have to raise it back up to see better, just a few drips in that area when I park.
 
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Originally Posted by IrishHogtrotter
Common problem, if the cable is cable tied, try to adjust so there is no tension on the cable. Clean the area with brake cleaner and use some thing like Permatex Ultra Black Gasket Maker.

Worked for me.
 
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The key to doing the silicone fix is to get every bit of oil off it, including using a small screwdriver or pick to get under the edges of the grommet. I used carb spray personally and it worked fine.
 
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What you see leaking is the grommet that seals the primary where the stator wires exit the engine. As noted, it's a common leak point.
The HD approved fix is to replace the stator as the grommet is permanently attached to the wiring. That can run several hundred dollars, all to fix the tiny leak.
As many have said, a perfectly acceptable DIY fix is to clean the area VERY THROUGHLY and apply a black silicone sealer. It should be noted that silicone can be extremely difficult to remove when it's applied to a properly prepared surface. If the stator ever does require replacement extra careful cleaning to remove all the silicone or the new grommet may never seal properly.
 
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