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1. 12:44 PM - Unusual Oil Leak (Linda Mathias)
2. 12:55 PM - Re: Unusual Oil Leak (Michael Dare)
3. 01:01 PM - Re: Unusual Oil Leak (Rick)
4. 01:01 PM - Re: Unusual Oil Leak (Rob Turk)
5. 01:37 PM - Re: Unusual Oil Leak (Pete Krotje)
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| Subject: | Unusual Oil Leak |
Dear Jabiru engine owners,
I have been experiencing a strange phenomenon: oil on the top of my
dipstick. After thoroughly checking the engine for leaks and finding
none, I discovered the cause is capillary action up the dipstick through
the plastic cap. I fixed it by pushing Liquid Nail around the aluminum
tube opening in the plastic cap and letting it dry thoroughly before
flying; cleaning off any excess keeps it still looking good. If you look
at the bottom of the cap, you can see just enough space around the aluminum
for a bit of oil to go through. I think any heat resistant sealant would
work; the Liquid Nail held through a 2.5 hour flight but if needed, I will
add some more and keep a close eye on it.
Blue skies,
Linda Mathias
Lightning with Jabiru 3300
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| Subject: | Re: Unusual Oil Leak |
I have had the same issue but had not done anything for it. Sounds like a
great idea.
On Wed, 23 Sep 2015 at 12:43 Linda Mathias <lbmathias1@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Jabiru engine owners,
>
> I have been experiencing a strange phenomenon: oil on the top of
> my dipstick. After thoroughly checking the engine for leaks and finding
> none, I discovered the cause is capillary action up the dipstick through
> the plastic cap. I fixed it by pushing Liquid Nail around the aluminum
> tube opening in the plastic cap and letting it dry thoroughly before
> flying; cleaning off any excess keeps it still looking good. If you look
> at the bottom of the cap, you can see just enough space around the aluminum
> for a bit of oil to go through. I think any heat resistant sealant would
> work; the Liquid Nail held through a 2.5 hour flight but if needed, I will
> add some more and keep a close eye on it.
>
> Blue skies,
> Linda Mathias
> Lightning with Jabiru 3300
>
> *
>
>
> *
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>
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| Subject: | Re: Unusual Oil Leak |
I used a little red rtv on mine.
Rick
N120EB
"I Fly the Stars & Stripes"
On Sep 23, 2015 2:57 PM, "Michael Dare" <mdare@dentaled.ca> wrote:
> I have had the same issue but had not done anything for it. Sounds like a
> great idea.
>
> On Wed, 23 Sep 2015 at 12:43 Linda Mathias <lbmathias1@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Jabiru engine owners,
>>
>> I have been experiencing a strange phenomenon: oil on the top of
>> my dipstick. After thoroughly checking the engine for leaks and finding
>> none, I discovered the cause is capillary action up the dipstick through
>> the plastic cap. I fixed it by pushing Liquid Nail around the aluminum
>> tube opening in the plastic cap and letting it dry thoroughly before
>> flying; cleaning off any excess keeps it still looking good. If you look
>> at the bottom of the cap, you can see just enough space around the aluminum
>> for a bit of oil to go through. I think any heat resistant sealant would
>> work; the Liquid Nail held through a 2.5 hour flight but if needed, I will
>> add some more and keep a close eye on it.
>>
>> Blue skies,
>> Linda Mathias
>> Lightning with Jabiru 3300
>>
>> *
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| Subject: | Re: Unusual Oil Leak |
I had the same for years. Fixed it using Loctite 243, same result. This
is pretty common I hear.
Happy landings!
Rob
On 9/23/2015 9:43 PM, Linda Mathias wrote:
> Dear Jabiru engine owners,
>
> I have been experiencing a strange phenomenon: oil on the top
> of my dipstick. After thoroughly checking the engine for leaks and
> finding none, I discovered the cause is capillary action up the
> dipstick through the plastic cap. I fixed it by pushing Liquid Nail
> around the aluminum tube opening in the plastic cap and letting it dry
> thoroughly before flying; cleaning off any excess keeps it still
> looking good. If you look at the bottom of the cap, you can see just
> enough space around the aluminum for a bit of oil to go through. I
> think any heat resistant sealant would work; the Liquid Nail held
> through a 2.5 hour flight but if needed, I will add some more and keep
> a close eye on it.
>
> Blue skies,
> Linda Mathias
> Lightning with Jabiru 3300
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| Subject: | Unusual Oil Leak |
Loctite 290 will also work. It wicks its way into small cracks.
Pete
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Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: JabiruEngine-List: Unusual Oil Leak
I have had the same issue but had not done anything for it. Sounds like
a great idea.
On Wed, 23 Sep 2015 at 12:43 Linda Mathias <lbmathias1@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Jabiru engine owners,
I have been experiencing a strange phenomenon: oil on the top of
my dipstick. After thoroughly checking the engine for leaks and
finding none, I discovered the cause is capillary action up the dipstick
through the plastic cap. I fixed it by pushing Liquid Nail around the
aluminum tube opening in the plastic cap and letting it dry thoroughly
before flying; cleaning off any excess keeps it still looking good. If
you look at the bottom of the cap, you can see just enough space around
the aluminum for a bit of oil to go through. I think any heat resistant
sealant would work; the Liquid Nail held through a 2.5 hour flight but
if needed, I will add some more and keep a close eye on it.
Blue skies,
Linda Mathias
Lightning with Jabiru 3300
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