New Oil Leak
#11
03-02-2011, 10:59 AM
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I disagree with helicoils leaking so much.
a hole that has been damaged has to be tapped then helicoiled, IF THERE IS TO BE CONTACT WITH FLUIDS then you have to use a locktite 260 series, (ithink we used 262) on the threads but thats easy to find out, properly done you have a thread that is stronger than original and seals even better.
we used helicoils on high pressure meters and have use them on many race motor blocks.
sorry but no leaks from helicoils
a hole that has been damaged has to be tapped then helicoiled, IF THERE IS TO BE CONTACT WITH FLUIDS then you have to use a locktite 260 series, (ithink we used 262) on the threads but thats easy to find out, properly done you have a thread that is stronger than original and seals even better.
we used helicoils on high pressure meters and have use them on many race motor blocks.
sorry but no leaks from helicoils
#13
03-04-2011, 02:05 AM
It can be made to work, but is not the ideal. As it can work, many then use this as proof that they have done the right/best thing.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Quite commonly, the full story behind any dynamic or repair is vastly unknown to most, including (so-called) professionals, who will argue endlessly that they know exactly what they are doing, even when confronted with additional information that they clearly had no idea existed.
Care needs to be taken, to avoid being misdirected by poor advice provided from others.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Quite commonly, the full story behind any dynamic or repair is vastly unknown to most, including (so-called) professionals, who will argue endlessly that they know exactly what they are doing, even when confronted with additional information that they clearly had no idea existed.
Care needs to be taken, to avoid being misdirected by poor advice provided from others.
Thank you for the excellent example.
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03-05-2011, 08:45 AM
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#17
03-26-2011, 09:21 AM
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I just redid my genny and in the time I took it off, the parts ordered and received, and back together I have lost my gasket (damn kids). For me to drive to my closest dealer is an hour drive and fuel cost, order online...weeks for delivery, but, my local auto parts place has auto gasket material that is rubber so, I bought a sheet and made two. I have to use both because the mat'l is a little thin but it is working good for now. I'll see how long it lasts before it starts to leak.
#19
03-26-2011, 04:19 PM
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I guess I can't really blame the kids either....they are older teens that move from the bed to the couch and back...with their only other stop at the fridge.
I was at a swap meet in milton today and found some bits and pieces to put away for the future including some replacement gaskets. Motorcycle show in TO tomorrow to see what's around there too.
I was at a swap meet in milton today and found some bits and pieces to put away for the future including some replacement gaskets. Motorcycle show in TO tomorrow to see what's around there too.
#20
03-27-2011, 02:36 PM