Repairing the Leak

GENERAL INFORMATION
Once the leak has been pinpointed and traced back to its source, the cause of the leak must be determined for it to be properly repaired. For example, if a gasket is replaced, but the sealing flange is bent, the new gasket will not repair the leak. The bent flange also must be repaired.

The following conditions may cause a leak. Before attempting to repair a leak, these conditions should be checked and corrected if necessary.


GASKETS
Inspect
- Fluid level pressure too high.
- Plugged vent or kinked hose.
- Improper torque on fasteners, dirty or damaged threads.
- Warped flanges or sealing surface.
- Scratches, burrs or other damage to sealing surface.
- Damaged or worn gasket.
- Cracking or porosity of component.
- Improper sealant used, where applicable.
- Incorrect gasket.

SEALS
Inspect
- Fluid level pressure too high.
- Plugged vent or kinked hose.
- Damaged seal bore.
- Damaged or worn seal.
- Improper installation.
- Cracks in component.
- Scratched, nicked or damaged, manual or output shaft surface.
- Loose or worn bearing causing excess seal wear.