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andkno21		#1 Posted : Tuesday, 15 February 2011 11:54:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 4/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 26		I have read in a few places that a new rear main seal should be glued into place with head bolt glue to help stop leaks. Is this true? The one I took out was neoprene and didn't appear to be glued and did leak slightly.


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johnperth		#2 Posted : Wednesday, 16 February 2011 8:39:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,991 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		I would be inclined to use non hardening gasket goo, and essential to keep it away from the sealing lips. I never had leakage troubles with my 149 tho.


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