duragg Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Got my new F54 / N42 running. Oil leaking at the sides of the top of the front cover where it meets the head. The tip of the screwdriver pinpoints the spot. Similar but smaller amount on the other side. Don't think I can torque those front screws anymore - Fraid of pulling them out. Does this mean a do-over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Pull off the front cover and put on some rtv on the trouble spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 I suppose that is easier than pulling the motor / head and all. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just clean the seam really well to remove any oil. Use acetone or another wax/grease remover. Just make sure it is super clean and dry of all oil. Then just put a bead of clear silicone sealant around the seam. I've done this a bunch of times and it works well. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Great call on clear silicone... Why do I always seem to get the message about 3 hours too late? I am not proud of this... I covered the lower and upper case vents and put a shop vac on in the oil fill hole creating a vacuum. I could feel suction by the leak so the hole is pretty big (don't really want to talk about why it is there.) Then I used Gasket Shallac and let it draw into the void. Shut down the vacuum and goooped over the area about 9 more times just to be sure. Having fun again now! A couple of battle scars aren't no big thing. Tj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Double. Edited August 2, 2011 by duragg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Great call on clear silicone... Why do I always seem to get the message about 3 hours too late? I am not proud of this... I covered the lower and upper case vents and put a shop vac on in the oil fill hole creating a vacuum. I could feel suction by the leak so the hole is pretty big (don't really want to talk about why it is there.) Then I used Gasket Shallac and let it draw into the void. Shut down the vacuum and goooped over the area about 9 more times just to be sure. Having fun again now! A couple of battle scars aren't no big thing. Tj A little silver paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 They all leak there unless you goop them up. Post sealing works on them too. Been there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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