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Old 03-08-2013, 05:41 PM   #5
JFP in PA
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Not really, they start to leak because the shaft has worn the bushing out of round, so smearing something over it will only slow it for a bit before it starts again. And because of the wear, shaft movement will only get it more out of round with time and use.

Fix it.
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