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Sid · 01-26-2020, 08:48 PM

[QUOTE=Ole Don;1845606]I have seen more leaks at the holders mount than the actual seal. Make all the parts very clean, use lacquer thinner or acetone and Q Tips. The threads on the two bolts too. Use sealer very sparingly, but very accurately.[/QUOTE

On a 312 don't rule out a cracked block either.

01-26-2020, 08:48 PM	#9
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	Re: 312 rear main seal [QUOTE=Ole Don;1845606]I have seen more leaks at the holders mount than the actual seal. Make all the parts very clean, use lacquer thinner or acetone and Q Tips. The threads on the two bolts too. Use sealer very sparingly, but very accurately.[/QUOTE On a 312 don't rule out a cracked block either.