Fuel leaking between case halves

[Flipsy]

how hard of a job is it to reseal the cases on a crossflow v-6?

 

[racerone]

Any more information ?-----Possibly the bypass covers leaking ??.-------Was the motor apart ?

 

[Flipsy]

Dunno, the shop just told me that fuel was leaking between the halves, and it would need to be resealed. They said they currently don’t have time for such repairs because the are behind due to the flooding this summer.

 

[racerone]

It is rare for the joint to leak.----Perhaps check the bolts on the bypass covers.-----6 bypass covers and 6 small bolts for each cover.-----Cheap gaskets and easy to do yourself.

 

[Flipsy]

Will do, thank you sir.

 

[Flipsy]

my dad had the engine overhauled, we did the break in on it for him. Then he let it sit for 9 years. Just picked it up from the shop, the guy was quick to offer me 500 on trade for a used outboard. Kinda has me thinking. Pretty sure he seen all the new parts when they took the cowl off

 

[Flipsy]

I’ll run it till it burns a piston I guess

 

[racerone]

Not going to replace the bypass gaskets ?

 

[Flipsy]

I am, got em ordered. Needed a fuel pump too, going to get rid of the VRO and mix my own fuel

 

[Bosunsmate]

If you can see where its leaking you may as well try and cover the outside with sealant as its leaking air in which will really do the damage