Thread: how many places to leak on front of om617
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Old 06-06-2013, 07:27 AM
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If you didn't remove and replace the spacer ring behind the crank shaft seal that might be a problem.

OM617s mostly leak from vacuum pump mounting gaskets; the little pins that hold the timing chain rails in place; but #1 bastard leak source is rocker cover gasket. You might get weeping from chain tensioner area as well...
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