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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: dionysus on January 12, 2006, 09:57:02 AM

Title: Oil Leak (really, it is)
Post by: dionysus on January 12, 2006, 09:57:02 AM
I e-mailed srinath about this, but I guess I got an old address. Anyhow, I've got a leaky gasket on my shift lever. The image is kinda big, so I'll just link to it http://www.lauricha.com/images/100_0886.jpg but that gasket has slid right out. Should I just shove it back in and hope it stays? RVT? There looks to be a little notch for a C-clip or something, is one supposed to go there?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Oil Leak (really, it is)
Post by: red_phil on January 12, 2006, 10:07:27 AM
A quick look at the parts fiche tells me there isn;t any c clip etc holding it in.

I'd clean the area, and push it back in.
If it comes out again then try using a little rtv to stick it in place.
Title: Re: Oil Leak (really, it is)
Post by: GeeP on January 12, 2006, 10:10:58 AM
Pull the shift lever off (if you haven't already).  Remove and replace the seal.  You can use a deep socket that fits the outside diameter of the new seal to drive it home.  Make sure to lube the outside of the seal with a little engine oil.

Also, wrap the splines on the shifter shaft with a piece of overhead transparency film, drafting mylar, or similar before sliding the seal over.  This will protect the lip from damage.  Lube the mylar with engine oil.  
Title: Re: Oil Leak (really, it is)
Post by: dionysus on January 12, 2006, 11:11:32 AM
Thanks for the quick response, for now I'll be lazy and just clean it and shove it back in. But if it pops out again, I'll fix it.
Title: Re: Oil Leak (really, it is)
Post by: Blueknyt on January 12, 2006, 02:41:39 PM
clean it really good with spray Brake cleaner then put alittle RTV sealer on outside edge,(i do mean alittle) then push it back in place.