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oil leak

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by darkwaterdevil, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. darkwaterdevil

    darkwaterdevil New Member

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    alot of oil leaking out around the odometer hook up on the cam cover. does that have a oring or gasket??


    1980 xj650 maxim
     
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    Crush New Member

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    I don't know, but if it's a fitting that goes into/through the cover, then it's probably an o-ring.

    Go to Harbor Freight. Lifetime supply of o-rings (397 pieces, various sizes) for $9.99.
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Common problem. O-ring is bad. Replace with one from XJ4ever. Click on the XJ engine on the top of this web page.

    MN
     
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    Are you talking about where the tachometer cable connects at the motor? If that is so, you will have to order a new one from Chacal. The o-ring inside is a special part that should not be replaced by a generic o-ring.
     
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    Ouch.

    Keep it real, fellas. In the context of stopping a simple oil leak on an odometer cable vs. a critical application, if the shoe fits - wear it.

    Btw, the touted Viton o-rings are also sold at HF. $19.99 for 300+, various sizes.
     
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