19-04-2024, 01:07 PM
The front oilway blanking bolt is leaking badly again. The bolt looks perfect and the threads in crankcase look poor. Not really a surprise is it? The leak happened about 18 months ago and a new fibre washer and a very gentle turning of the bolt has held until now with regular checking.
I guess that a proper repair will involved heli-coil or similar and will be an engine out job?
Are there any sensible temporary solutions as I want to do the Staffs & Shropshire Spring run on Sunday which is about 100mile round trip? I have heard rumours of copper wire and aluminum foil, but I worry about putting "stuff" down into the oilway!!!
Advice gratefully received as always.
I guess that a proper repair will involved heli-coil or similar and will be an engine out job?
Are there any sensible temporary solutions as I want to do the Staffs & Shropshire Spring run on Sunday which is about 100mile round trip? I have heard rumours of copper wire and aluminum foil, but I worry about putting "stuff" down into the oilway!!!
Advice gratefully received as always.