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Oil leak, right crank seal (under YICS cover) - Sealant?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by SecaMaverick, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. SecaMaverick

    SecaMaverick Active Member

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    I took the right-hand YICS cover off today, and oil/water/white sludge came running out.

    Figures; I just got the top end rebuild nearly back together, and thought I could see the light at the end of the tunnel.

    The seal on that right side is the solid black piece (no hole in the middle), and it's retained by a lip in the case. I DO NOT want to split the case right now, just for that. Is there a good sealant anyone can recommend that might hold up in that area between the case lip and the black seal?
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Luckily there's also no pressure to speak of behind that seal.

    I would flush it thoroughly clean with Brake cleaner or some other completely dry solvent; then blast it dry with compressed air and repeat, to drive out as much of the oil residue as possible.

    Then I would hit it with a few drops of the original, watery Super Glue.

    I successfully stopped a "seeping" oil level sight glass from weeping using that technique. Unfortunately I can't tell you how long it would have lasted as I replaced the offending clutch cover after a couple of months.
     

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