gear box oil leak
 

Just wanting to know if anyone has had this problem, I have a small pinhole in the top of the gearbox. In the pic the knife points to the pinhole. Also i up to suggestions as how to fix it. Thanks Bazz


http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...evolt/leak.jpg

Re: gear box oil leak
 

Degrease the area really well and use some JB Weld. Fixed for sure, you don't even need to drain it.

Re: gear box oil leak
 

Bazz, Jb-weld is a two part, epoxy. I dont think they sell it downunder. You should be able to find, another brand.

http://jbweld.net/index.php

Re: gear box oil leak
 

Sorry, didn't pay attention to your location. Yes, a good all purpose epoxy sold at auto parts stores should easily and perminantly correct the problem.

Re: gear box oil leak
 

Yes, I have seen this once before. I don't believe this a common problem, but the early gearboxes ('07 - '08) are made with a Sand Casting process and what you have is a pin hole air pocket in the casting that is letting the oil make its way to the outside of the box. The new style Gear boxes are made with a Die Cast process. Gromet is "right on" with the fix. Brake cleaner, a blow nozzle, and some JB weld.

Bazz what's up with the little knife? Where's your Crocodile Dundee pig sticker? LOL :D

If you can't find JB or something similar, get a hold of us and we'll see if we can get some over to you.

Mike

Re: gear box oil leak
 

Mike, that's no knife...that's a Leatherman. Standard issue for any Aussie in the bush.

Re: gear box oil leak
 

Thanks for the info I can get something similar over here, as for the knife my usual knife was to big it wouldnt fit in there ha ha ha.
thanks again

Re: gear box oil leak
 

good to see ya got it fixed Baz , look forward to havin a run with ya this weekend.
Dan