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Old 12-27-2016, 05:16 PM   #1
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Clean it up with brakekleen (a gift from the auto gods) and scotchbrite. Smear a bit of black silicone or ultra gray over it and forget about it.
Where does all the oil go once you've applied the Black Silicone?
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Where does all the oil go once you've applied the Black Silicone?
It stays in the gearbox if it makes the seal or it migrates to the next weakest point and leaks. This isn't a big leak to my eye and could survive quite a while with a Band-Aid like this. If not, pull it apart and reseal properly.
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