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| ====== Oil Leaks ====== | ====== Oil Leaks ====== | ||
| + | **First and foremost, do not use silicone on any engine, oil pump or related parts or gaskets**. \\ | ||
| + | The heat coupled with crankcase pressure pulses will break it loose. \\ | ||
| + | These pieces may stop up oil passages and starve the engine of oil. \\ | ||
| + | The gaskets / seals made for Sportsters are more than efficient for stopping leaks. \\ | ||
| + | If you have continual leaks after installing new gaskets, chances are it's not the gasket's fault. \\ | ||
| + | There may be manufacturing, fitting, high internal pressure pulses, warped sealing surfaces or other issues to address. \\ | ||
| ====== Oil Consumption Service Bulletin - August 10, 2005 ====== | ====== Oil Consumption Service Bulletin - August 10, 2005 ====== | ||
