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F430 actuator leak

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Thomas Ruland, May 31, 2019.

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  1. Thomas Ruland

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    May 12, 2018
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    I would like to thank all of you that have provided input regarding my F1 shifting issue. I removed the actuator and tighten the three bleed screws. One was a 1/16th loose, 2 was a 1/8th loose, and 3 was a 1/16th loose. I cleaned the actuator cover and used Loctite product.#515 and reinstalled. I flushed the system and refilled it with the Parkello product, It absolutely corrected the shift problem, infact it has never has shifted better. Unfortunately, I have a slight diff fluid leak from the actuator cover. I plan to remove and replace nuts and washers and reseal. What is the best sealant to use for this application and do you recommend twerking to 40-50 inch pounds? Special thanks to Flash 32 for his input on the flush procedure. Many Thanks to All.
    Tom Ruland.
     
  2. FSM348

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    What did you end up doing to solve your actuator cover leak? Rebuild and replace a seal or did sealant in cover fix the problem?
     
  3. Thomas Ruland

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    Removed actuator and tightened three screws and reinstalled with the correct sealant and then flushed the system and the problem was resolved.
     
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  4. FSM348

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    Great, glad it worked out!
     
  5. NuorderSG

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    "twerking to 40-50 inch pounds" ....that would have been interesting to see...the Twerking I mean.

    Most people will Torque, but to each their own.

    Seriously though, good info. I wish I would have done this repair to my F430. The sloppy shifting was the only thing that bothered me about that car.
     

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