tack cable leaks oil at cylinder head

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tack cable leaks oil at cylinder head

18 Mar 2007 21:52
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1980 ltd 1000 the tack cable leakes at the cylinderhead i put new gasgets in but it still leaks

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Re: tack cable leaks oil at cylinder head

18 Mar 2007 22:21
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Question, please -- what year and model of bike?

Usually not a "gasket" at all. Generally a special seal around the inside spinning shaft plus an o-ring on the holder fitting into the head. Should not leak even if tach cable is disconnected or missing altogether. :)
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Re: tack cable leaks oil at cylinder head

18 Mar 2007 22:43
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