My Kohler is going in for a transplant tomorrow

[Mikey P]

Back end has an oil leak.
I guess it so common than Kohler has modified the back to help the RV THREADS do its thing..

See that bevel on the lower inner edge?

That's where the RVT will gather to do it job..


Kohler is covering the whole tab.

 

[Total_Rookie]

it's good that it's covered under warranty, bad to loose production time

 

[steve_64]

Mikey, stop battling that thing and get a PTO. You work that little machine way more than it's probably intended.

 

[Mikey P]

No, I dont...


Not yet anyways.


I'll get another PTO when they come in a small diesel.



I hear AT has something cooking.

 

[hogjowl]

I had problems with every Kohler I ever owned.

Briggs also.

 

[Mikey P]

Don't worry, your GMC problems are right around the corner.

VLM is the answer.

 

[KevinD]

You might as well order a complete engine gasket kit now to keep on the shelf.
If you keep your Kohler long enough you will need every one of them eventually.

 

[hogjowl]

And a rag for the oil leaks.

 

[jcooper]

Back end has an oil leak.
I guess it so common than Kohler has modified the back to help the RV THREADS do its thing..
See that bevel on the lower inner edge?

That's where the RVT will gather to do it job..
Kohler is covering the whole tab.

Hmmmmm, mine has the same issue.


How much was the new rear cover? Install? My research - it was difficult to find the cover and was like 400+ just for it. Plus install. If they let you know, let me know.
I need this repair or a new engine. Ugggggg! Or just let it leak(not a lot, just annoying) and keep my money. Start over with something else, maybe.


http://mikeysboard.com/threads/paid...-month-a-crack-in-the-engine-uggggggg.284111/

 

[BIG WOOD]

Hmmmmm, mine has the same issue.


How much was the new rear cover? Install? My research - it was difficult to find the cover and was like 400+ just for it. Plus install. If they let you know, let me know.
I need this repair or a new engine. Ugggggg! Or just let it leak(not a lot, just annoying) and keep my money. Start over with something else, maybe.


http://mikeysboard.com/threads/paid...-month-a-crack-in-the-engine-uggggggg.284111/

If I were you, I'd just get another engine. I don't know your budget, but if you can afford it, go for it. It'll give you at least 5years of no payments. But I remember you saying this truck mount is nickel and diming you to death. Is the nickel and diming the same as a monthly payment, or are you losing any work on downtime? If so, get rid of it, and get a shiny new toy

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I have a spare 25hp kohler on the shelf. Hope I never have to hear it run again.

 

[Cleanworks]

I have the same issue with a briggs.

 

[NobleCarpetCleaners]

ya, all Kohlers are sh..

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Back end has an oil leak.
I guess it so common than Kohler has modified the back to help the RV THREADS do its thing..

See that bevel on the lower inner edge?

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That's where the RVT will gather to do it job..


Kohler is covering the whole tab.

I thought you loved you're 370.......

 

[Mikey P]

Where did I say that I don't?


It just needs a pimple popped


No big deal

 

[Mikey P]

You might as well order a complete engine gasket kit now to keep on the shelf.
If you keep your Kohler long enough you will need every one of them eventually.

There is no gasket kit for this

RTV

 

[Mikey P]

I have a spare 25hp kohler on the shelf. Hope I never have to hear it run again.

Boy are you Stockwells dainty...

 

[Mark Saiger]

There is no gasket kit for this

RTV

https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/BK_7653016/BK_7653016

It's a Permatex product....this is the stuff that I was telling you about today that we had the best luck with in this form when we were JetSki Racing

Also at Walmart I see now too.

https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/BK_7652694/BK_7652694

 

[KevinD]

There is no gasket kit for this

RTV

Well, sometimes the engineers get it wrong the first time...and the second.
If that were my engine a gasket would be made for it before I reassembled it.
I've pulled apart RTV long after the stated cure time just to find uncured wet product.

Which engine is that?

 

[Mikey P]

20.5

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Boy are you Stockwells dainty...

I've come to hate the sound of lawnmowers, especially trying to start. The Nissans spoiled me.

 

[hogjowl]

I hate that lawnmower sound to. Especially in August and September.

 

[dealtimeman]

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https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/BK_7653016/BK_7653016

It's a Permatex product....this is the stuff that I was telling you about today that we had the best luck with in this form when we were JetSki Racing

Also at Walmart I see now too.

https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/BK_7652694/BK_7652694

That permatex stuff is good we like the grey permatex product best for leaky situations. A lot of mechanics just don't like the idea of spending 25 on a tube sealant.

 

[Mikey P]

This is what they used on the transplant

 

[dgardner]

I hope it works out well. The only info I can find on that sealant seems to indicate it's for interior/exterior architectural use, along with ovens and boilers. No mention of oil resistance. Maybe it said so on the tube?

A lot of mechanics just don't like the idea of spending 25 on a tube sealant.

Apparently that's true - the sealant used is $5.99 at Fastenal....

Cheaper is better - as long as it works!

 

[dgardner]

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https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/BK_7653016/BK_7653016

It's a Permatex product....this is the stuff that I was telling you about today that we had the best luck with in this form when we were JetSki Racing

That's what I used when I rebuilt the 4.7 in my Grand Cherokee - it's still going strong 40K miles later. My sealant of choice!

 

[dgardner]

Haven't tried this, but looks promising for oil exposure:

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82180-Maximum-Resistance-Silicone/dp/B000HBGI1M

 

[BIG WOOD]

This is what they used on the transplant

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JUST SHOW US YOUR ENGINE BLOCK!!!!