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Oil leak at oil temperature sensor

in 912iS Technical Questions 7 years ago

  • Re: Oil leak at oil temperature sensor

    by » 7 years ago

    Bad boy Roger, where are the instructions for that method?
    putting a layer on both sides can cause a "gasket effect". the surfaces are designed to only have a micro thin sealant, essentially metal to metal.
    Worst case: If you put sealant on both sides of the crankcase you will lose oil pressure at operating temps due to the greater clearance caused by the "gasket".
      
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  • Re: Oil leak at oil temperature sensor

    by » 7 years ago

    Hi Rob,
    I understand.
    I know it isn't standard practice, but...
    It can still be thin. My thin layer on each side may be less thick than many single layer applications. I've never had a leak in 18 years. We both know many people apply it too thick to start.

    Besides I like being a bad boy once in a while...:)

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell

      
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  • Re: Oil leak at oil temperature sensor

    by » 7 years ago

    Yes it looks like my thin coat as directed by rotax on one side has not worked very well
      
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  • Re: Oil leak at oil temperature sensor

    by » 7 years ago

    The surface may not have been clean, or the housing brushed against something during the stator replacement.
    The correct procedure of applying the sealant on one side is not the problem.
      
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