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Hey all,

Just wanted to question as im planning to buy a r33 but just one thing is stopping me, if anyone knows what this could be? the r33 has a oil leak which is coming from the rocket cover - closest corner to passanger seat.

no power loss - but any replies would be much appreciated, apparntly its not " the back rear seal " ?? im not a mechanic so dont know 100% much any one with any rough ideas and prices to fix would be much appreciated.

( no smoke from engine )

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Cam cover gaskets are easy and fairly cheap... Pretty common... Should be fine... You could

Post pics etc so we can check, but probably just simple replace the seal/gasket and wash down

I was told Daniel at ERD that they are only good for 100k, mine had done 112 and where leaking so he was spot on. 135k is not very high, just replace the the gaskets and it will be sweet. About $100 if you do it yourself or perhaps $200-$250 for a mechanic to do it.

When the cover's taken off, there's the likelihood that the gasket will swell.

So when the cover's put back on, the gasket won't seat properly.

In essence, if the cover's taken off again in the future, and if the gasket swells again....

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