[Healeys] Redline leak

[Oudesluys]

The problem in using liquid sealant like Hylomar or similar is that it 
really only works when the mating faces, or threads are absolutely clean 
and free of oil. Anyway Hylomar should not be needed.
If it is a tapered plug it should not leak oil at all, the plug may be 
fit for renewal or there might be a small crack in the casingfrom 
overtightening. Never ever screw these in very tight. If it is a non 
tapered plug, simply renew the copper washer, but check that the mating 
faces are burr free and true. If there still is a leak it is not the plug.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Richard Kahn wrote:
> I find the Redline in the gear box leaks even when the car is parked for
> week/months. I got a special wrencdh form BCS to make sure the brass plug is
> very tight. No joy. Has any one used a sealer like Halomar (sorry for
> spelling) on the threads of this plug with success.
> Rich Kahn
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