gear oil leaking
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gear oil leaking
I have gear oil leaking. I know it is not the bolt because it was recently re-tapped with a new bolt. Overfilled the oil may be a possibility. Could that cause damage or will it leak until the levels are normal?
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Re: gear oil leaking
I did learn a difficult lesson when I overfilled mine. Yes, it can blow out one of seals and it will leak. It takes only 4oz of gear oil.dmonay83 wrote:I have gear oil leaking. I know it is not the bolt because it was recently re-tapped with a new bolt. Overfilled the oil may be a possibility. Could that cause damage or will it leak until the levels are normal?
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I measure what I drain out and replace exactly that amount.
If you're overfilled, I'd go with the suggestions above of draining, then filling with about 90cc.
If you're overfilled, I'd go with the suggestions above of draining, then filling with about 90cc.
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Yup that's what I use now too. IIRC, it's a kitchen tool, a graduated "flavor injector." I have some surgical tubing on the end.viney266 wrote:I just use a BIG syringe...Pull in 90cc, and go from there. Makes it simple.
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