Final drive fill bolt

[davidon]

Is there an auto seal washer that will work with the bolt or stick with Yama washer? I've tried both alum and copper and still seem to be getting a very small leak after riding.

 

[SpecOps13]

Could use a Gasket Maker RTV. If you let it cure overnight all should be sealed till the next time.......

 

[fmcandrew]

+1 on the RTV...that stuff is like black gold for the DIYers...comes off pretty easy as well...

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

On the fill bolt? I didn't think there was a washer on the fill..... thought just the drain at the bottom had one. I just changed mine, and I don't remember there being one on it.

 

[RaWarrior]

I've wondered about this also...after 3-4 rides there's always a bit of oily residue seeping out around the bolt of my venture diff as well.

Guess I could give the RTV a shot....

though I've found that Threebond 1194(aka Yamabond 4) is even better at sealing, especially on rough surfaces. Plus it dries in 1 minute, rather than 12 hours.

 

[sarchin]

Mine was seeping a bit also so I went down to my buddies shop and got a new crush washer and the seeping stopped.

 

[gamorg02]

theres a washer on both.

 

[m-cman]

Always use the OEM crush washer. Same washer is used on both bolts and oil drain bolt. Also torque according to specs and never have any leaks.

 

[RaWarrior]

theres a washer on both.

guess that explains it, I don't have one on the fill bolt.

 

[gamorg02]

Always use the OEM crush washer. Same washer is used on both bolts and oil drain bolt. Also torque according to specs and never have any leaks.

+1 except the one time i didn't clean the drain mating surface well enough.

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Yep you guys are right, I looked it up on the parts schematic and it does indeed show one on each bolt. I swear the fill bolt didn't have one.....mine doesn't leak, so all is good!

 

[tmosel]

I use a reusable seal for car oil drain plugs. Hard plastic washer style that can be bought at any Ace Hardware or any hardware store. No leaks.

 

[davidon]

Got the OEM seal washer and it works..now a diff problem..got a small leak from the joint at the final drive and swingarm. I'm 90% sure it is the oil seal #13 in the final drive. Getting a new seal but want to make sure... Is this put in face up or face down?