leaking forks

[Alex04]

I have a 1989 yz250 and fork oil leaks out of the bottom by the clickers i know its not the seals i just replaced them and no oil comes out there i tightened up the valves at the bottom and they still leak. whats wrong?

 

[marcusgunby]

On the base valve there is a large o ring that seals the base valve against the fork body-maybe yours is corroded/worn/nicked.

 

[Jeremy Wilkey]

Marcus,
What do you think.. I'm thinking the evil loctite was used in excess..

Br,
Jer

 

[Layton]

Originally posted by Jeremy Wilkey
[B I'm thinking the evil loctite was used in excess..
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:confused: Jer, what do you mean by the above statement? How would too much loctite affect the part?

 

[Jeremy Wilkey]

Layton the crumbly jagged crud on disasembly is hard on every thing and scars o-rings.. Let it be said that I hate loctite in the wrong dose and the wrong parts..

I use it only sparigly on life and death parts, with little "torque interferance"

Paul Thede may have actualy spoken the most truth when he published a article in DR saying that grease was a marvouls replacement for the blue crud, or GOD forbid the red death....

:eek:

 

[Layton]

Now I see what you mean. :thumb:

Thanks!

 

[Rcannon]

Jeremy, excellent point. The loctite does wear the hell out of any threaded piece. I believe the fine print on the red says it should only be used on new fasteners.

 

[marcusgunby]

Interesting info, i use Loctite 222 which is red but its not the strong stuff.It seems very gentle on threads and o rings etc-is there a good reason not to use 222?