You save me a lift. following the viewing of this video. I started working on my Ford Transit mk7. I used the same method, however I used Permatex ultra grey on the timing chain cover and oil pan. Functions like a magic. Engine runs for five to ten minutes. NOT A SINGLE LEAK. I appreciate you putting this video online.
What about now? I'm interested into the same method for the oil pan, but don't know if it will work at all, and seeing you have used this method for the pan, I'm interested to see if it worked for you in long term.
@hydroponicscustomize : can you please elaborate your experience about how to apply and do's and don't while applying it to timing chain cover... my audi Q5 has timing chian cover oil leak
@hydroponicscustomize, I have leak on my timing cover in my highlander 2013, I want to apply this technique to seal the leak. How good is your fix holding now? Is your car leaking now? Could you please list the steps, material, with do's and don'ts here? Thank you,
This is absolutely the right assessment suited to the oil leak crime. Unless there's a $1000 need, when you can fix it for $10? Great job, 100% transparency in doing the right thing, ignore those keyboard trolls who say otherwise.
As a house leak specialist, I apply the silicone a nice bead right across. Then with a light finger I don’t push through the silicone to touch the roof surface and move in little circles as you move along. It leaves it a couple mm thick and will seal better
I run 20 year old and older trucks. If I have a seep like that, first thing to do is to snug the bolts a touch. That often fixes it. If not, just spray a bit of degreaser on it every couple of months and hose it off. It gives you a chance to check everything underneath at the same time.
I wish the Dodgy Brothers repair shop was close to my home. Most repair shops would have taken apart the transfer case so to charge the customer $1,000 in labor fixing the leak that way. Sure it may be the "proper" way. But also being creative and using a bit of common sense can go along way as well. So does having a good moral spirit. Treating your customers right means they will come back for repeat business. So many repair shops don't think that way. Take care and thanks for the video!
If you're going to apply silicone caulking or sealant and you don't want it looking like garbage this is a trick from a window installation person or who's done windows wet your finger and then smooth the silicone it won't stick to your finger and it won't smear it up all over the place on the part that you're putting the silicone on.
A spray bottle of dishwashing detergent in water is the best way to finish silicone work neatly. Spray the silicone down afterwards, then wipe it off with your finger or silicone scraping tool.
I've done that heaps of times both for myself and clients. I was going to suggest tape to give it a clean finish but already been suggested a few times. Any oil leaks that don't leak, always a case of clean and observe. Obviously if it gets wore, fix it, but it could remain like that for years. If you took that to a dealership you'd end up with a $5k repair bill!
...u could add an approved oil leak dye pack and dbl check with an ultraviolet light...better to know extent and cause than to just cover up...got to possibly be a weak/worn seal internally and will only get worse over time. LDShaw/FPK GA Retired Delta Airlines CONTRACTOR G.S.E. TECHNICIAN Q.C./Q.A. INSPECTOR
After many years of Land Rover ownership I feel qualified to comment on oil leaks, this type of leak is often a blocked breather not letting pressure build up due to heating up escape out of the breather and the pressure has to escape wherever it can often taken a bit of oil with it. I once changed a rear diff pinion oil seal twice before I worked it out. It only takes a couple of minutes to remove and check a breather and just might save you a load of time and money.
May be the here but when it comes to Land Rovers the oil leaks has to be at minimum 3 at a time. If you fix one of them the Universe opens up a new leak in your Land Rover. Remember, 3 mandatory simultaneously leaks!
I use a small hand held sandblaster and blast it sparingly, then I used a product called VersEseal, liquid rubber rapid build. Made in Brisbane. Brush it on with a 1 inch paint brush. Done a few leaks on old machinery out on the station. One 10 years ago on an old Mack gearbox that had been welded (porous) and still holding.
@leetos.4915 i used j.b welding on my transfer case on my Chevrolet truck, and it held up over a year ago, and I replaced my transfer case. I went out the other day and looked at my old T case, and the j.b weld was still stuck like steel, and that working on 3 yrs now
Legend. Help the customer save em money. It's not always about making money gotta add value and help people. Money comes with that itself. Love Ur vids man.
Got myself an old 90 Series Prado, has a minor leak like this. I have to admit I thought about doing this and wondered if it would work. Quick search and boom your vid came up! Sweet easy and cheap fix. Subscribed
You can make your own seal, mix some petrol/gas with a bit of clear silicone. Clean the surface with petrol/gas first. wet your finger with water to smut it out.
Not sure if I commented before..on this leak?? You need to look at the top of the 4 wheel drive lever, 4 bolt flange. You will need to remove the center console and the gear shifter...mine is an automatic ... Another TH-camr, showed me and sure enough the flange gasket failed... Took apart made new gaskets and leak stopped. Worked for me...
I was thinking about doing this but wasn’t sure if I was right about that stuff and what to use to clean it. Good thing there are actually mechanics that care to save customers money. That in itself will actually get you more customers!
I'm a retired auto mechanic yes I would clean off the area make sure it is good and clean I would check the balls to make sure all the bolts are tight in that area then you can put that gray RTV silicone on it the great our TV is made for transmissions I hope this helps people who have a transmission that is seeping a little bit of transmission fluid the RTV is made pacifically Transmissions and you will see that on the label have a nice day hope this information helps someone
Fixed a 2008 Honda Accord EX V6 that had a very bad oil leak under the bottom where the engine connected to the transmission I used your video to do this I used the permatex gasket maker black version after I found the leak area i sealed it with permatex first then let it dry by natural heat and further cured it with a blow dryer and then added some flex seal spray on rubber sealer problem solved the old cardboard box sides under the car as proof the leaks stopped thanks mate 😂👍🏽
arent you supposed to change tha seal inside (rear main seal) as the oil thre just drips to the engin-trans joint and its not its job to seal there but intsead it seals in the rear main seal where the crank goes to the gearbox.
@@isjeanethcooler366mines is still going the old cardboard box sides under the car overnight is further proof what the hell why not give it a try or you can pay a shop $1500 and up to put in a damn $10 -$15 dollar gasket lol 😂
@@beachboyvyeah your about to get ripped off big time what the hell why not give it a try you don’t have much to lose because the damn seal only cost $10-15 bucks your just paying for their overpriced labor at the stealership 🤔⚠️💯🤣
That's a dry cavity in there. So the seal must me leaking. There are two seals one on the output shaft to transfer slug and one on the transfer input assembly. Easy to split and fix property
Yea for 1000 bucks like he just said. He told the customer he was going to do this and monitor it. I could see if it was dripping out to visibility then yea obviously change the gasket the proper way
@@Machine-rx6wf "The right stuff" is made by Permatex. You can buy in a caulking gun tube at Napa for like $18. It is a black silicone that they say is for repairing valve cover gaskets. This stuff is the strongest adhesive I have ever seen. It will seal it, but you might never get it apart. I'd swear it is as strong as the glue they use to glue in windshield frames, but it can seal in wet oil environments.
WISH YOU WERE HERE IN PHILADELPHIA COULD REALLY USE YOUR SERVICES. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO THEY WANTED 1300 TO FIX THIS AND TOLD ME IT WILL REACCUR WITHIN 6 MONTHS SO I AM GOING TO TRY THIS THANKS
thank you mate this video gave me a lot of hope - our car is presenting with similar oil spray and was just diagnosed as the rear main. Car is brand new.. Hopefully warranty comes through.
Try using AT-205. It rehydrates gaskets & rubber. Can be used in engines, gearboxes, diffs, cooling systems & if you rub it on door seals etc it revives them.. brings them back to their softer expanded state. I’m literally sitting in the waiting room as my car is getting pit inspection for a leaking rear main seal BMW X5 V8 & this stuff is great, plus cheaper than replacing seals & neater looking than silicone all over the place. 👍
Hey man this is a great first step.... especially if someone bought this car used and doesn't want to spend more than they probably should paid for the car.
@@nicholasdeans7166 if you like the car and its in good shape inside and out.. its definitely a good idea to fix the leak...i would have them clean the engine and due the dye method to fix any other leaks while their at it.
Just thinking about the job and I'm not a mechanic but would it have been worth checking the bolts to see if they were all tight , anyways another good video fellas at least I know now I could do a quick cheep fix with that silicone you used .
That was awsome .i bet your wife don't appreciate you using her tooth brush and sneaking it back into the washroom. i was thinking what if you used some cellophane or sandwich wrap to push on the silicone and make it smooth . Good job dodgy .
Lol I bought a Land Rover for 175$ lol hahahahah this thing leaked in every place u can imagine hahahahahah rear oil pan valve cover lol water pump anything that has liquid it leaked
@@jw-pk5vf You are right, Sir(Ma'm? 🤔)! 😎 Is there no Leak, is the Oil OUT! And THAN you have a SERIOUS Problem... 😉 A Land Rover or Range Rower are DO'NT leaking! They are marking his Private Property... 😉 😎
If you use the Permatex Ultra Black Advanced formula Maximum Oil Resistance Gasket Maker (available in US), it works better. Its the best sealant I've tried since I stop using GM sealant because of cost. I've used it for at least 20 years, I think, and never failed if used correctly.
I'd place tape 8mm to each side of the split, once built up pull the tape and get a nice clean line. Or, place tape crossways every 3", drive for a week, and see the acutel spot of the leak on the tape.
I appreciate Fourby4. It gives a chance to people simply not thought of such way. I used to repair water reservoir that cracks by using duct seal paste after epoxy and hot stick gun not work, and use epoxy to repair top leak of radiator. Here has a man said he did similar repair in fourty years. Most shop runner dislike it as no money earn. Does it work? Depends. As far as the leaking pressure is lower than the glue/RTV bonding force and the bonding won't lost - oil may merge to cause the bonding fail, then it works. Many people asking which product where to buy - if you don't listen then just look at the comments.
This might help for next time clean with brake clean then use ivory bar soap to go between crack to keep oil in then seal over the soap work’s every-time also works for fuel tank leaks
I will try this to fix my beast Sir. This will work for me but will be using automatic transmission sealer since it has better resistance to high additive fluids with detergents. Will let you know how it works out fella. Peace vf
Smart and honest! The way you explained sounded more than reasonable to me to proceed with this kind of fix. Further more you mentioned you'll keep monitoring the result, I wouldn't have anything against something like this. Well done and thanks for the videos they are really nice.
Narrrh. That’s a tiny job that is not worth spending big bucks on...you pass with flying colours in my book! An excellent tip. That’s the trouble with weeps, they always look worse than they are.
I have an 09 VW Passat 2.0 T TSI - and it is leaking oil from an opening next to the transmission oil screw. I did notice a minor crack like that as well.
One tiny bit of an extra to this. If you wipe the seam with some 70% alcohol after cleaning it with the brake cleaner, which will remove any residue that remains, the RTV will stick on for dear life, ensuring a serious seal. Otherwise, great job!!!
I'm glad I saw this! Got a Jeep with a slight Seep in the transfer case at the seam. They don't seem to make gaskets for them and it's not worth a full replacement, so this is nice to find!
Did similar for a cust yesterday this is how we give the poor cust a chance to save some pennies in prep of a permanent repair. Dont forget that darn main tank filter.....
My Volvo is a candidate for this. Genetic defect according to my mechanic. He just said let it leak. Vehicle really needs a diaper. And after long hills or after long high speed drives it can smoke pretty fierce for a while. It is worrisome and it kills the grass over time if I don't put down a tarp when parked in the same place. I'll try it.
I have the same issue. Few drops between engine and transmission. Have u applied this fix ? I am afraid that by applying this fix, the oil will find another path and the damage will be much worse!!
Dodgy maybe but will keep your driveway clean. Does sound like the input on the transfer case or the output on the transmission is leaking. There should be not fluid leaking from that part of the drivetrain.
Gobs of thanks mate, now I've got the perfect solution for me wife's ever running gobber.. very cheap deed for pence on the pound.. cheers love.just gonna apply a hefty squeezing across the old noise box and all should be right as rain..
I would be wondering just where the oil is actually coming from to be able to leak from this joint. Should the joint need to be sealed? If you seal this joint will the leak build up and leak elsewhere? Could this cause a a catastrophic failure?
I just fixed a leak. It was not on an engine mind you but a leak just the same. My daughter's furnce stopped working and needed a new circulator. In pulling out the old one I noticed the four bolts and nuts holding it in were not very tight. The furnace was a tight fit in the room and a bit tough getting the old pump out as I had to pry it out and then pry the new one in. I cleaned up the bolts and nuts and made sure they were tighter than I found them. After turning the water back on there were no leaks at the pump. It was a tough go at this point so my daughter said we should take a break and have a bit of lunch. We put a pan under the pump so we could see if it leaked while at lunch. Mrs Murphy visited us and there was a leak but on inspection it wasn't from the pump that was just installed. Turns out that by tightening up the circulator the way it should be cause a leak at the manifold and heater box. My daughter wanted me to just try and tighten up the two bolts but I wasn't sure that would work so I wanted to try what you did in this video but my leak was a bit more of a leak. What I did was to loosen the bolts and then push plumbers putty along the crack between manifold and heater. I then tightened it up and we wait a bit to see if it leaked and Mother Murphy left the building, no leaks at that point we turned on the water so there would be pressure in the system and again waited a bit and it was fixed. To tell you the truth I thought of the fix as a hail Mary and if it had not worked for us I would have been a little leery of your fix. Live and learn. Good video. Happy Motoring.
is there any other way to put this on instead of with your finger just for it to look better in appearance instead of smearing it on there? great video thank you
When fluid comes out between the cases like this (between engine and transmission, or between transmission and transfer case), it's because there is a leaking seal inside. There should not be any fluid inside those housings. Even if you manage to seal up the case joint, all that will do is let the inside of the case fill up with fluid from the leaking seal. And even worse, it will mask the leak for a long time, possible allowing the transfer case or tranny to run low.
if you are looking for a temporary fix or need to make a quick repair, you could consider using a boot repair kit. These kits usually include a replacement boot, clamps, and adhesive. The process typically involves removing the old boot, cleaning the joint, installing the new boot, and securing it with the provided clamps and adhesive.
Looks to me like the transfer breather or gear box breather is choked.. causing pressure build up, it will also cause prop shaft seals to start to leak too..
What about the common Toyota Camry oil pump gasket failure leak? Wonder if this may do the trick rather then tearing down everything to replace the gasket?
I am looking at the rear off the transfer case, it has been off before by the look of the gasket silicon oozing out around the edges, if that has been off before for something then it looks to me that there some evil things going on inside the transfer case?????? It could well be a never ending source of issues unless it is stripped down and fixed properly??????
My car, which I got last year, has just been diagnosed with a slight leak (it seems every car I've ever owned has had one), and I would love to avoid major repairs. I really wish that some genius would just invent a sure-fire compound that would just stop the whole lot up without causing any other problems. But until then, I want to have this done!
Thanks for your video, May I ask you advise, my Sportage oil pan was wrongly resealed by the car dealer and the refuse to reseal it and says different sport. I found the leak come out from one screw which above the crankshaft dust shield, there are 2 screws above the shield, I cleaned the arear and drive about 20minutes one screw can see oil drop mark on the screw head, the other one is nothing. So, I would like to ask you if I follow your way clean the oil pan leaking screw and the arear around it , would it be ok? or needs to re-do the whole seal? Because the oil pan was resealed only 6 months and all around the seal was fine except around the screw that bit.
Methinks the engine should be quite hot before apply the sealant. Let the engine cool. Then the gasket bolts should be tightened to a very slightly higher torque
I used this stuff as a temporary fix on a punctured oil pan. When I took it to my mechanic to have the pan welded properly, the RTV was still working perfectly, five days later. Mind you, when I did the repair I was able to put my finger in the hole.
Thank you so much. I've been reading about this method as I did a motor rebuild and ig my rtv job was a little sloppy. Don't wanna pull the motor again but wanted to make sure this would work.
You save me a lift. following the viewing of this video. I started working on my Ford Transit mk7. I used the same method, however I used Permatex ultra grey on the timing chain cover and oil pan. Functions like a magic. Engine runs for five to ten minutes. NOT A SINGLE LEAK. I appreciate you putting this video online.
What about now? I'm interested into the same method for the oil pan, but don't know if it will work at all, and seeing you have used this method for the pan, I'm interested to see if it worked for you in long term.
@hydroponicscustomize : can you please elaborate your experience about how to apply and do's and don't while applying it to timing chain cover... my audi Q5 has timing chian cover oil leak
@@niitsam28 the most important is cleaning it good with break fluid and let the paste dry for about 12 hours before starting the engine again.
@hydroponicscustomize,
I have leak on my timing cover in my highlander 2013, I want to apply this technique to seal the leak. How good is your fix holding now? Is your car leaking now? Could you please list the steps, material, with do's and don'ts here?
Thank you,
TH-camrs notice the great video. No shaky head mounted camera or hand mounted camera. Great sound. No B.S. Well done sir. Thanks
I agree about the no nonsense video, but it could've been in half the time without the endless spraying and wiping!
Why is this so comforting to watch ?
I need brake cleaner in my life
Off to get some now…..)
This is absolutely the right assessment suited to the oil leak crime. Unless there's a $1000 need, when you can fix it for $10? Great job, 100% transparency in doing the right thing, ignore those keyboard trolls who say otherwise.
As a house leak specialist, I apply the silicone a nice bead right across. Then with a light finger I don’t push through the silicone to touch the roof surface and move in little circles as you move along. It leaves it a couple mm thick and will seal better
What is the exact name of the compound that you used...silicone what???
VaseLin Maybe .
My car has just been diagnosed with a slight leak (it seems every car I've ever owned has had one), and I'd like to know exactly what to use.
I run 20 year old and older trucks. If I have a seep like that, first thing to do is to snug the bolts a touch. That often fixes it. If not, just spray a bit of degreaser on it every couple of months and hose it off. It gives you a chance to check everything underneath at the same time.
Good practice for sure. Ill do that as well 👍
My father did with his truck too. Thank you.
Why degreaser?
As an Aussie. I appreciate blokes like you that give you time and knowledge.
I wish the Dodgy Brothers repair shop was close to my home. Most repair shops would have taken apart the transfer case so to charge the customer $1,000 in labor fixing the leak that way. Sure it may be the "proper" way. But also being creative and using a bit of common sense can go along way as well. So does having a good moral spirit. Treating your customers right means they will come back for repeat business. So many repair shops don't think that way. Take care and thanks for the video!
If you're going to apply silicone caulking or sealant and you don't want it looking like garbage this is a trick from a window installation person or who's done windows wet your finger and then smooth the silicone it won't stick to your finger and it won't smear it up all over the place on the part that you're putting the silicone on.
A spray bottle of dishwashing detergent in water is the best way to finish silicone work neatly. Spray the silicone down afterwards, then wipe it off with your finger or silicone scraping tool.
Nothing dodgy. Customer informed, correctly identified as a slow weep, cleaned up perfectly, correct silicone, Awesome stuff)
I've done that heaps of times both for myself and clients. I was going to suggest tape to give it a clean finish but already been suggested a few times. Any oil leaks that don't leak, always a case of clean and observe. Obviously if it gets wore, fix it, but it could remain like that for years. If you took that to a dealership you'd end up with a $5k repair bill!
...u could add an approved oil leak dye pack and dbl check with an ultraviolet light...better to know extent and cause than to just cover up...got to possibly be a weak/worn seal internally
and will only get worse over
time.
LDShaw/FPK GA
Retired Delta
Airlines CONTRACTOR
G.S.E. TECHNICIAN
Q.C./Q.A. INSPECTOR
My jeep it’s been like that since early 2000, it leaves one small drip after a couple of nights, no more, no less, never changes
Try oil saver its made by liqui molly,youre welcome
After many years of Land Rover ownership I feel qualified to comment on oil leaks, this type of leak is often a blocked breather not letting pressure build up due to heating up escape out of the breather and the pressure has to escape wherever it can often taken a bit of oil with it. I once changed a rear diff pinion oil seal twice before I worked it out. It only takes a couple of minutes to remove and check a breather and just might save you a load of time and money.
Good call
Can you just pull them out and re fit them and they will still seal up or do you have to replace the bung every time you check?
Thanks for the advice. I never considered that.
May be the here but when it comes to Land Rovers the oil leaks has to be at minimum 3 at a time. If you fix one of them the Universe opens up a new leak in your Land Rover. Remember, 3 mandatory simultaneously leaks!
@@robertraman6307 thats why pros choose land cruiser's
Up here in Canada leaks are good for the rust coating properties
I use a small hand held sandblaster and blast it sparingly, then I used a product called VersEseal, liquid rubber rapid build. Made in Brisbane. Brush it on with a 1 inch paint brush. Done a few leaks on old machinery out on the station. One 10 years ago on an old Mack gearbox that had been welded (porous) and still holding.
Jb weld has held my transmission crack for a year. Totally worth it.
? Which one and actually works ? My a car and it's leaking from everywhere smh please help
Cracking good job😂😂😂
I’m thinking about this. However, would u say it totally sealed or fix your leak ? How is it now after a year?
@leetos.4915 i used j.b welding on my transfer case on my Chevrolet truck, and it held up over a year ago, and I replaced my transfer case. I went out the other day and looked at my old T case, and the j.b weld was still stuck like steel, and that working on 3 yrs now
Legend. Help the customer save em money. It's not always about making money gotta add value and help people. Money comes with that itself. Love Ur vids man.
Got myself an old 90 Series Prado, has a minor leak like this. I have to admit I thought about doing this and wondered if it would work. Quick search and boom your vid came up! Sweet easy and cheap fix. Subscribed
You can make your own seal, mix some petrol/gas with a bit of clear silicone. Clean the surface with petrol/gas first. wet your finger with water to smut it out.
Permatex makes a spray seal. It’s quite effective for weeping gaskets. Handy on vintage British bikes.
Not sure if I commented before..on this leak??
You need to look at the top of the 4 wheel drive lever, 4 bolt flange. You will need to remove the center console and the gear shifter...mine is an automatic ...
Another TH-camr, showed me and sure enough the flange gasket failed...
Took apart made new gaskets and leak stopped.
Worked for me...
I was thinking about doing this but wasn’t sure if I was right about that stuff and what to use to clean it. Good thing there are actually mechanics that care to save customers money. That in itself will actually get you more customers!
How much u end up spending? My ford fusion 18 has a minor oil leak i dont wana spend thousands to fix it
@@JOTAERRE1MILLION...1. Brake cleaner + 2. RTV sealant + 3. Used tooth brush + 4. red rag = should be less than $25 (in both US and Aussie dollars)
@SummerBRZ does the brake cleaner is non flammable?
@@Couraginality why?
Are you planing something stupid?
“Mechanics that care to save customers money” Not many left nowadays, unfortunately. That is why I educated myself about cars and I fix my own stuff.
That stuff is holding my whole car together
I'm a retired auto mechanic yes I would clean off the area make sure it is good and clean I would check the balls to make sure all the bolts are tight in that area then you can put that gray RTV silicone on it the great our TV is made for transmissions I hope this helps people who have a transmission that is seeping a little bit of transmission fluid the RTV is made pacifically Transmissions and you will see that on the label have a nice day hope this information helps someone
I would keep this in mind . I’m currently using Honda bond . Have little drip from here on there coming from under neath the tranny…thanks
Fixed a 2008 Honda Accord EX V6 that had a very bad oil leak under the bottom where the engine connected to the transmission I used your video to do this I used the permatex gasket maker black version after I found the leak area i sealed it with permatex first then let it dry by natural heat and further cured it with a blow dryer and then added some flex seal spray on rubber sealer problem solved the old cardboard box sides under the car as proof the leaks stopped thanks mate 😂👍🏽
Lol I’m about to do mines this weekend I got an EXL-V6 Accord, shop told me 1200 not even including parts and labor 😭
Hi, is that it? How long can you drive like that?
arent you supposed to change tha seal inside (rear main seal) as the oil thre just drips to the engin-trans joint and its not its job to seal there but intsead it seals in the rear main seal where the crank goes to the gearbox.
@@isjeanethcooler366mines is still going the old cardboard box sides under the car overnight is further proof what the hell why not give it a try or you can pay a shop $1500 and up to put in a damn $10 -$15 dollar gasket lol 😂
@@beachboyvyeah your about to get ripped off big time what the hell why not give it a try you don’t have much to lose because the damn seal only cost $10-15 bucks your just paying for their overpriced labor at the stealership 🤔⚠️💯🤣
That's a dry cavity in there. So the seal must me leaking. There are two seals one on the output shaft to transfer slug and one on the transfer input assembly. Easy to split and fix property
Yea for 1000 bucks like he just said. He told the customer he was going to do this and monitor it. I could see if it was dripping out to visibility then yea obviously change the gasket the proper way
yup .. its just clog the drain not the leak
@@nikomartinez1578 there's no gasket in between the transfer case and transmission assembly mating surfaces.
Such a legend.. Would love to get my car serviced at fixed by an honest mechanic like your self
Please tell me if this or another product can seal a leaking gasket of oil . Just bought l200 05 and in garage already
@@Machine-rx6wf "The right stuff" is made by Permatex. You can buy in a caulking gun tube at Napa for like $18. It is a black silicone that they say is for repairing valve cover gaskets. This stuff is the strongest adhesive I have ever seen. It will seal it, but you might never get it apart. I'd swear it is as strong as the glue they use to glue in windshield frames, but it can seal in wet oil environments.
WISH YOU WERE HERE IN PHILADELPHIA COULD REALLY USE YOUR SERVICES.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO THEY WANTED 1300 TO FIX THIS AND TOLD ME IT WILL REACCUR WITHIN 6 MONTHS SO I AM GOING TO TRY THIS THANKS
thank you mate this video gave me a lot of hope - our car is presenting with similar oil spray and was just diagnosed as the rear main. Car is brand new.. Hopefully warranty comes through.
Try using AT-205. It rehydrates gaskets & rubber.
Can be used in engines, gearboxes, diffs, cooling systems & if you rub it on door seals etc it revives them.. brings them back to their softer expanded state.
I’m literally sitting in the waiting room as my car is getting pit inspection for a leaking rear main seal BMW X5 V8 & this stuff is great, plus cheaper than replacing seals & neater looking than silicone all over the place. 👍
Hey man this is a great first step.... especially if someone bought this car used and doesn't want to spend more than they probably should paid for the car.
Me at the moment just bought a car and the transmission is leaking because the guy hit it on something it’s a small leak
@@nicholasdeans7166 if you like the car and its in good shape inside and out.. its definitely a good idea to fix the leak...i would have them clean the engine and due the dye method to fix any other leaks while their at it.
Nice fix...but you didn't show the name of the product you used to seal up the leaky joint.
He did on around 4:56
Just thinking about the job and I'm not a mechanic but would it have been worth checking the bolts to see if they were all tight , anyways another good video fellas at least I know now I could do a quick cheep fix with that silicone you used .
When the brake cleaner came into view I was waiting for a shake of the can and music.
Napper, not a sponsor
I take it you have checked the torque on the bolts?
For what I see, he didn't do and he probably forgot to do it or he just didn't have that common sense at the moment to do such good work.
That was awsome .i bet your wife don't appreciate you using her tooth brush and sneaking it back into the washroom. i was thinking what if you used some cellophane or sandwich wrap to push on the silicone and make it smooth . Good job dodgy .
If you owned a LandRover you would be delighted with a weep like that ! Lol 😂
Lol I bought a Land Rover for 175$ lol hahahahah this thing leaked in every place u can imagine hahahahahah rear oil pan valve cover lol water pump anything that has liquid it leaked
@@jw-pk5vf You are right, Sir(Ma'm? 🤔)! 😎 Is there no Leak, is the Oil OUT! And THAN you have a SERIOUS Problem... 😉 A Land Rover or Range Rower are DO'NT leaking! They are marking his Private Property... 😉 😎
@@jw-pk5vf the leaks are in the blueprints. Mandatory 3 at a time. Fix one and Cosmos creates a new leak
Jeep Cherokee, leaky...lol
Did the RTV hold up and stop the leak? I couldnt find the follow up video. Thanks
I did that on the front diff of my truck just put some Hi Temp sealant on the bottom half of the diff it did the trick 👍
Same
Can i do that to a rear pinion seal? 2008 jeep grand cherokee
Wow that's cool isoon tried it out n it worked well man than opening out the complete 👍 case
As my brother's across the ocean Would say Brilliant, We need mechanics like you and America.🙂🖖🤘👍👍👍
I like your video. That's the best way to help others go through the same problems. My car is having the same problem i "ll definitely try this method
If you use the Permatex Ultra Black Advanced formula Maximum Oil Resistance Gasket Maker (available in US), it works better. Its the best sealant I've tried since I stop using GM sealant because of cost. I've used it for at least 20 years, I think, and never failed if used correctly.
is it better than the red due to high heat?
I'd place tape 8mm to each side of the split, once built up pull the tape and get a nice clean line. Or, place tape crossways every 3", drive for a week, and see the acutel spot of the leak on the tape.
Good suggestion to pinpoint. Thanks 👊
Or, clean it
I appreciate Fourby4. It gives a chance to people simply not thought of such way. I used to repair water reservoir that cracks by using duct seal paste after epoxy and hot stick gun not work, and use epoxy to repair top leak of radiator. Here has a man said he did similar repair in fourty years. Most shop runner dislike it as no money earn. Does it work? Depends. As far as the leaking pressure is lower than the glue/RTV bonding force and the bonding won't lost - oil may merge to cause the bonding fail, then it works. Many people asking which product where to buy - if you don't listen then just look at the comments.
Just tried this all the way in Trinidad 🇹🇹. Hoping it works.
This might help for next time clean with brake clean then use ivory bar soap to go between crack to keep oil in then seal over the soap work’s every-time also works for fuel tank leaks
Did the same to my 90 series a long time ago. Even to 1 of the spark plug tube seals. Just means it's a lot more cleaning in the future for me.
Good fix. As a fussy bugger, I would have taped either side before the RTV😊
I will try this to fix my beast Sir. This will work for me but will be using automatic transmission sealer since it has better resistance to high additive fluids with detergents. Will let you know how it works out fella. Peace vf
Smart and honest! The way you explained sounded more than reasonable to me to proceed with this kind of fix. Further more you mentioned you'll keep monitoring the result, I wouldn't have anything against something like this.
Well done and thanks for the videos they are really nice.
Narrrh. That’s a tiny job that is not worth spending big bucks on...you pass with flying colours in my book!
An excellent tip.
That’s the trouble with weeps, they always look worse than they are.
Hep did it all go ? Did it fix the leak ?
Cut to the Chase .... 1) What did you USE RTV Grey ?? 2) Did it Work ,
I did this on a very slow leak on my e70 rear differential with grey gasket material has not leaked a drop since
I have an 09 VW Passat 2.0 T TSI - and it is leaking oil from an opening next to the transmission oil screw.
I did notice a minor crack like that as well.
Great video! Few years back i had an old diesel Mercedes and i cracked the oil pan (aluminium) and i was able to fix it the same way!
One tiny bit of an extra to this. If you wipe the seam with some 70% alcohol after cleaning it with the brake cleaner, which will remove any residue that remains, the RTV will stick on for dear life, ensuring a serious seal. Otherwise, great job!!!
A Good idea , Clean very well then Sanding the metal would help the RTV Grip better i would think
I'm glad I saw this! Got a Jeep with a slight Seep in the transfer case at the seam. They don't seem to make gaskets for them and it's not worth a full replacement, so this is nice to find!
A seep on on your Jeep? There's nothing worse.
Did similar for a cust yesterday this is how we give the poor cust a chance to save some pennies in prep of a permanent repair. Dont forget that darn main tank filter.....
Hi Fourby4Diesel, do you have an update on how the leak evolved?? Was it fixed?? Thank you for taking the time to do this. Cheers from Costa Rica !!!!
My Volvo is a candidate for this. Genetic defect according to my mechanic. He just said let it leak. Vehicle really needs a diaper. And after long hills or after long high speed drives it can smoke pretty fierce for a while. It is worrisome and it kills the grass over time if I don't put down a tarp when parked in the same place. I'll try it.
Omfg same here
I would have checked the tightness of the bolts first knowing how humans are
Or maybe even after he let it sit and dry with the rtv then tighten the bolts to act as a temporary gasket
You get a attagirl for that!!
That one bolt does look like it could take a half turn..
Robot 🤖 built 💪
Good ideas thanks👍my starter is full of oil don't know were leak is coming from
Hi, awsome quick fix. Will try it. I get like occasional 1-2 drops on the ground after half hour of driving from my rear main seal as well.
I have the same issue. Few drops between engine and transmission. Have u applied this fix ?
I am afraid that by applying this fix, the oil will find another path and the damage will be much worse!!
Dodgy maybe but will keep your driveway clean. Does sound like the input on the transfer case or the output on the transmission is leaking. There should be not fluid leaking from that part of the drivetrain.
Gobs of thanks mate, now I've got the perfect solution for me wife's ever running gobber.. very cheap deed for pence on the pound.. cheers love.just gonna apply a hefty squeezing across the old noise box and all should be right as rain..
Just noticed this exact seep on my gx 460. I am definitely trying this. Thank you.
I get it but I never had any luck doing this. Good video mate !
I would be wondering just where the oil is actually coming from to be able to leak from this joint. Should the joint need to be sealed? If you seal this joint will the leak build up and leak elsewhere? Could this cause a a catastrophic failure?
Keep watching videos and you’ll know all about it
I just fixed a leak. It was not on an engine mind you but a leak just the same.
My daughter's furnce stopped working and needed a new circulator. In pulling out the old one I noticed the four bolts and nuts holding it in were not very tight.
The furnace was a tight fit in the room and a bit tough getting the old pump out as I had to pry it out and then pry the new one in. I cleaned up the bolts and nuts and made sure they were tighter than I found them. After turning the water back on there were no leaks at the pump. It was a tough go at this point so my daughter said we should take a break and have a bit of lunch. We put a pan under the pump so we could see if it leaked while at lunch. Mrs Murphy visited us and there was a leak but on inspection it wasn't from the pump that was just installed. Turns out that by tightening up the circulator the way it should be cause a leak at the manifold and heater box. My daughter wanted me to just try and tighten up the two bolts but I wasn't sure that would work so I wanted to try what you did in this video but my leak was a bit more of a leak. What I did was to loosen the bolts and then push plumbers putty along the crack between manifold and heater. I then tightened it up and we wait a bit to see if it leaked and Mother Murphy left the building, no leaks at that point we turned on the water so there would be pressure in the system and again waited a bit and it was fixed. To tell you the truth I thought of the fix as a hail Mary and if it had not worked for us I would have been a little leery of your fix. Live and learn. Good video. Happy Motoring.
Was there a follow up video and did it work.
Of corse it worked for what it is planned to do
More vids coming
@@Fourby4Diesel cool thanks for the reply 👍
is there any other way to put this on instead of with your finger just for it to look better in appearance instead of smearing it on there? great video thank you
Who cares brilliantly done specially when dodgy Brothers ! Lol good job !!!!!!!Brothers
Rtv will not stop leak without open the joint and apple it from inside but you can used cold welding
What sealant are you using in the video
Permatex brand then he says the type it is in the video
What was the final result after applying the RTV?
Thanks for making this video have you got a link for the products you used to seal up the leak thanks
When fluid comes out between the cases like this (between engine and transmission, or between transmission and transfer case), it's because there is a leaking seal inside. There should not be any fluid inside those housings. Even if you manage to seal up the case joint, all that will do is let the inside of the case fill up with fluid from the leaking seal. And even worse, it will mask the leak for a long time, possible allowing the transfer case or tranny to run low.
Good fix! The leak isn't worth dismantling the whole thing - potentially causing future problems if it's factory original 👍
Awesome vid , My slow leak is just my under coating for the winter 😂 comes from the factory that way
Any good fixes for repairing a boot tear on a perfectly good ball joint? Thks
if you are looking for a temporary fix or need to make a quick repair, you could consider using a boot repair kit. These kits usually include a replacement boot, clamps, and adhesive. The process typically involves removing the old boot, cleaning the joint, installing the new boot, and securing it with the provided clamps and adhesive.
Perhaps check if the bolts are nizentight?
Looks to me like the transfer breather or gear box breather is choked.. causing pressure build up, it will also cause prop shaft seals to start to leak too..
Is there defo a breath in there mate ?
Ahmed Musa I have same issue like leak in aveo 2010 can u give input if this will work
What about the common Toyota Camry oil pump gasket failure leak? Wonder if this may do the trick rather then tearing down everything to replace the gasket?
I am looking at the rear off the transfer case, it has been off before by the look of the gasket silicon oozing out around the edges, if that has been off before for something then it looks to me that there some evil things going on inside the transfer case?????? It could well be a never ending source of issues unless it is stripped down and fixed properly??????
Just a tiny weep at the seal.
Not worth fixing yet
Pin hole in sump repaired by chewing gum and bitumen spray did not have to drain oil out as the oil won't come through the chewing gum unlike sealer.
Please tell me if are there any other options to weld a diff leaking seal?
At times re-torquing nuts and bolts is always good too.
what kind of silicone are you using.? show the product.
My car, which I got last year, has just been diagnosed with a slight leak (it seems every car I've ever owned has had one), and I would love to avoid major repairs. I really wish that some genius would just invent a sure-fire compound that would just stop the whole lot up without causing any other problems. But until then, I want to have this done!
Thanks for your video, May I ask you advise, my Sportage oil pan was wrongly resealed by the car dealer and the refuse to reseal it and says different sport. I found the leak come out from one screw which above the crankshaft dust shield, there are 2 screws above the shield, I cleaned the arear and drive about 20minutes one screw can see oil drop mark on the screw head, the other one is nothing. So, I would like to ask you if I follow your way clean the oil pan leaking screw and the arear around it , would it be ok? or needs to re-do the whole seal? Because the oil pan was resealed only 6 months and all around the seal was fine except around the screw that bit.
Methinks the engine should be quite hot before apply the sealant. Let the engine cool. Then the gasket bolts should be tightened to a very slightly higher torque
It the Center of bolts then it starts leaking out the threaded side
DID YOU CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF THE BOLTS FIRST? THEY MAY BE JUST A BIT LOOSE
I used this stuff as a temporary fix on a punctured oil pan. When I took it to my mechanic to have the pan welded properly, the RTV was still working perfectly, five days later. Mind you, when I did the repair I was able to put my finger in the hole.
It always better when you can stick your finger in the hole. 😎
you always stick your finger in the hole first
It's a guy thing
That's what she said
hi ,, thanks for video ,, coulld you please share link for the follow up on this ,,, that would be great
For the experts: What is that hole for on the transmission? Looks like an incomplete screw or bolt housing.
Did it fix it?
For a permanent fix use 3m 5200.... But don't ever plan on cleaning it off without a wire wheel 👍
Thank you so much. I've been reading about this method as I did a motor rebuild and ig my rtv job was a little sloppy. Don't wanna pull the motor again but wanted to make sure this would work.