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Set Back
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:04 am
by Coyote
Crap. Double crap. Left fork bottom bolt is leaking. The sealing washer on the allen bolt that holds the whole mess together.. Not severe. About a drop every 2 weeks. I am tempted to leave it. depending on the answer to this question.
Is ti likely to leak more once the suspension is in operation? Is there oil pressure directly on that bolt / washer when the forks compress?
Re: Set Back
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:28 am
by yeadon_m
it may leak more in use as the forks pumping will pressurise. i think you have a good chance to seal by sharply tightening it up which you can try just by dropping the front wheel out
Re: Set Back
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:01 pm
by Coyote
That's sorta what I was thinking. An impact wrench. Anything else just wants to turn the whole apparatus inside. Problem is, I don't have an impact wrench. I guess Ill be in the market for an electric one.
Re: Set Back
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:36 pm
by Mike546
Get one from harbor freight. They're only about $39.00 and they are great for loosening those hard to hold parts. Just don't tighten anything with it..
Re: Set Back
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:51 am
by Suzukidave
You might just luck out and a good ol key will tighten it up
