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[scotty97]

i have just bought a 99 txt 270, and the oil sight in the side of the gearbox seems to b leaking slightly, can i just unscrew it and replace the seal?? What size socket do i need? A 16mm is to small, and a 17 doesnt want to go down over it (i think the outside of the socket is hitting case), or is there a certain spanner i could use

[scotty97]

COME ON MUN! Some1 must have changed the oil glass on the side of the gearbox???

[scotty97]

right i modified a 17mm socket and it fits perfect. replace the oil sight and the copper washer, and it still seems to leak a tiny bit of oil, when left for a few hours. Anyone else had this problem????? i was thinking of using a fibre washer instead of copper to try and get a better seal, any suggestions???

[gjbiker]

No harm in trying? Howz about some thread sealer or PTFE tape as well?

GJ

[shercoman2k8]

Nah nah, wham some gasket sealent between the washer and sight, washer and case... should sort it out!

[scotty97]

Cheers!!! I'l give it a try on the wk end. Its only leaking a tiny bit, but its annoying and i like to sort things out... any others ideas, please feel free to add????