I typically glue it in with silicon or epoxy. Just need to be sealed so as
not to leak. Its not under pressure.
LM
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Samaroo <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>; bobfrato@bright.net
<bobfrato@bright.net>
Date: Monday, June 22, 1998 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: 948 Engine Backplate
>>From what I remember the cover attached to the backplate is just a dust
>shield/oil diverter in case the pump springs a leak so no oil gets on
>the clutch. No oil should get past the oil pump housing, unless you beat
>the cam sprocket on and bend the oil pump backing plate or the housing
>bolts are loose etc.
>
>>From: Bob Frato <bobfrato@bright.net>
>>
>>While putting the new spigot bushing on, I noticed that the oil pump
>>cover brazing was cracked. Is this a commen occurence? Does this
>joint
>>need to be able to withstand full engine oil pressure? Will a silver
>>soldered connection suffice or do I need something more substantial.
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>Bob Frato
>>59 Bugeye AN5L17601
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