HELP Drain screw at bottom of fork leaking.
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I changed my lowers to chrome and now the right side drain screw is leaking. I used new HD chrome screws with new copper washer. I have tried tightening it a little more but it's still leaking. My question is, can I remove it and put sealer on the threads? Also will I lose a lot of the oil?
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Chris
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Chris
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2 people job - One to hold the oild from seeping out while you figure out best method to seal the leak....
Mabe you have a slight metal burr that needs 300 grit sanding... if you loose 1 oz. or more, pull the fork off and get the 5.5" of oil as called out in manual - 10wt.
Plumers Tape - is just fine![Big Grin](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Mabe you have a slight metal burr that needs 300 grit sanding... if you loose 1 oz. or more, pull the fork off and get the 5.5" of oil as called out in manual - 10wt.
Plumers Tape - is just fine
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I changed my lowers to chrome and now the right side drain screw is leaking. I used new HD chrome screws with new copper washer. I have tried tightening it a little more but it's still leaking. My question is, can I remove it and put sealer on the threads? Also will I lose a lot of the oil?
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
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You can measure the oil amount comes out and replace it with equal amount of new oil after sealing that leaky screw just need to remove fairing inner cap and use a funnel with little clear hose and go really slow and push the front end up/down as you add little oil at time. Fill hole plug on top is easy to remove can't remember the wrench size but its commonly used wrench in most DIY garages.
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kinda old thread but I was searching to find my answer so... did you use Teflon tape to seal the screw, if so did it work or did you use something else?
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