Hi there,
I have a flying RV6 with an 0-320 E3D engine with about 300hrs on it. I have just noticed a small fuel leak out of the number 4 intake where it meets the oil sump. This is the old type of sump where I believe you need a certain tool that you put inside the intake to stretch out the intake tube to seal it. Talking to a number of A&P's some folks told me to put some of that liquid metal stuff where it enters the sump, but that stuff cracks with heat and vibration so I am sure it won't last long with the vibration that its sure to get.
Has anyone encountered this problem, and how have they fixed it? FYI. I believe the newer engines have a gasket of some kind which is easy to replace, but this does not. The plane is grounded without this being fixed as the exhaust is conveniently just below this leak so not a safe way to fly around.
Is there something like fuel tank sealant that one could put around this that would stretch somewhat and resist fuel well?
Thx.
Hugh.
I have a flying RV6 with an 0-320 E3D engine with about 300hrs on it. I have just noticed a small fuel leak out of the number 4 intake where it meets the oil sump. This is the old type of sump where I believe you need a certain tool that you put inside the intake to stretch out the intake tube to seal it. Talking to a number of A&P's some folks told me to put some of that liquid metal stuff where it enters the sump, but that stuff cracks with heat and vibration so I am sure it won't last long with the vibration that its sure to get.
Has anyone encountered this problem, and how have they fixed it? FYI. I believe the newer engines have a gasket of some kind which is easy to replace, but this does not. The plane is grounded without this being fixed as the exhaust is conveniently just below this leak so not a safe way to fly around.
Is there something like fuel tank sealant that one could put around this that would stretch somewhat and resist fuel well?
Thx.
Hugh.
