Sparky67 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Newbie 110 owner question... The gasket around the bottom cover plate on my LT230 was leaking badly when it got hot. So I replaced the old cork gasket with Land Rover gasket-in-a-tube. Still leaks when hot. Suspect some of the drips originate from the bolt threads. So going to fit a new cork gasket. Does that need any sealant adding before it is fitted - what's the best way to stop the dreaded drips ? Sparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 a new gasket fitted lightly greased should suffice, the same plate on mine is sealed with black RTV sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 What with it being the lowest point and all, check the oil isn't really coming from something else higher up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 more than likely the shaft seal (o-ring) on the transfer box leaking down the face of the transfer box some RTV may help stop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky67 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks guys. I'm pretty sure it's the gasket and/or the bottom-most bolt. When it's really hot the EP90 literally drips off the corner, if I slacken the bolt it runs out. The rest of the box appears to be dry, but I will look at the areas mentioned a bit closer. Will try cleaning the faces well and fitting a greased cork gasket next week - and see what happens. Is there anything that can be put on the bolt threads to seal them as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 PTFE (plumbers) tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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