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Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« on: January 02, 2022, 02:41:38 pm »
Thanks Phmode for helping solve the oil leak from the shift control housing cover. Since there isn't a gasket there BMW recommends the Corning sealant. That stuff is very expensive and I have received 2 alternate suggestions: Hylomar which doesn't harden and Yamabond 5 which does harden. Does anyone know which is better or closest to the BMW Corning sealant? Any tips when I pull the cover off and clean the edges? My K1300R was sitting for years and only has 4K KMs.

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Re: Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2022, 03:09:06 pm »
No idea, mine is still weeping gently as we speak. It's one of those jobs I need a round tuit for  8)
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Re: Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2022, 04:35:13 pm »
We still haven't fixed my persistent weeping!
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Re: Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2022, 10:28:13 pm »
I would go with Blue Hylomar.

Clean surfaces well, apply to both surfaces and allow time for it to go off (touch dry).

Bolt together.
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Re: Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2022, 11:31:50 pm »
Black Loctite works well and matches the engine, at least until the paint flakes off.
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Re: Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2022, 11:39:29 pm »
Thanks guys! I guess my big issue (motorcycle-wise) is to either use the stuff that remains pliable or to use the one that hardens. Your info is greatly appreciated!
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Re: Shift Control Housing Cover oil leak-which Sealant?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2022, 12:53:54 pm »
Makes not much difference once it all bolted together but my preference is always to use stuff that doesn't set like concrete. Which is probably why my drive is a bit wonky  ::)
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