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MG MGA - speedo pinion oil leak

Hey all, there is an oil leak around the speedometer pinion at the gearbox. It is from the perimeter, not the garter seal. I have annealed the copper washer, cleaned both surfaces and reinstalled the apparatus 3 times to no avail. First I went without any dressing, next I tried a gasket sealant and finally Hylomar. No Joy!

Has anyone else solved this issue with a chemical "dressing"? How about Permatex #2? I'm ready to put a cork in it! Any ideas or help gladly taken under consideration. As ever, Thanks, Tom
Thomas McNamara

I would get a new washer. Maybe even try one of these:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/ha/washers/an900.php

-Del
Del Rawlins

This thread was discussed between 04/07/2015 and 05/07/2015

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