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  • #31
    There is a dye that is available now that you can add to your oil, water. whatever fluid after cleaning the engine good. Using a UV light the dye shows up. Ask at a parts store or search on-line.

    They have different dyes for different fluids. I saw some for $50-$60. Not sure you need the UV light anymore.

    Sorry I don't have more info for now. But if the source of the leak is that hard to trace.....

    Luck!
    Slimbob
    Last edited by Slimbob; 05-06-2014, 10:57 AM.
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    • #32
      So clean and dry the engine, and dust it with flour. Start it up and let it warm up, shut it down and look for WET flour. Should be easy to spot, and just wash everything off when done.
      Best I can come up with....
      Ray Matteis
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      • #33
        Originally posted by DiverRay View Post
        So clean and dry the engine, and dust it with flour. Start it up and let it warm up, shut it down and look for WET flour. Should be easy to spot, and just wash everything off when done.
        Best I can come up with....
        I heard a joke once before about rolling around in flour and looking for a wet spot....
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        • #34
          and dredge in panko for that extra crunch
          Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Slimbob View Post
            There is a dye that is available now that you can add to your oil, water. whatever fluid after cleaning the engine good. Using a UV light the dye shows up. Ask at a parts store or search on-line.

            They have different dyes for different fluids. I saw some for $50-$60. Not sure you need the UV light anymore.

            Sorry I don't have more info for now. But if the source of the leak is that hard to trace.....

            Luck!
            Slimbob
            Just plain old A/C oil with UV dye will work just fine there. Use it all the time in cars.
            Greg

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            • #36
              Originally posted by BA80 View Post
              Just plain old A/C oil with UV dye will work just fine there. Use it all the time in cars.
              yup......and with the UV lite, put on yellow safety glasses or similar for even better visibility of dye.
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