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82 GS850L Oil Leak from Tac Cable

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Ok, now that my petcock is fixed \\:D/, I'm moving on to the next issue :( (as there are many little annoying issues to take care of on my bike). This one has me a little baffled as I am new to the bike repair scene.
As the title says, there is oil leaking from the connection point where the Tachometer cable connects to the engine. The first thing I thought was it is loose, but that is not the case as I grabbed it with some pliers to check it. However, there is a little slop between the cable and the connecting insert.
Is this something I should replace, or is there something I can do to stop the leak (new o-ring)? I have yet to pull it off to look at it as I haven?t had the time, and I returned the repair manual I was using to the library. I?ll see what you guys have to say then I?ll probably pull it off to take a look. Any past experience with a similar problem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
Common problem!

Go to Bikebandit.com, find the microfiche for the tach gear, and order the o-ring and oil seal. The oil seal seals between the gear and the o-ring seals the holder to the valve cover. Cheap parts and easy install, too.
 
I thought there was probably some sort of o-ring seal that needed to be replaced. Thanks, I'll be odering new seals tomorrow.
 
Just a "Me too!"

Just a "Me too!"

I've ordered my parts from Bike Bandit. I'll be fixing my tach cable leak soon. My thanks to Mr. bwringer for putting up a page with excellent detailed instructions and awesome pictures. I've looked at it so often, I've just about got it memorized. :shock:

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
FYI, those were the same PNs for my 79 GS1000. now, if i could just get the retaining screw out, i'd be in the mix (damn stripped screws!)

Mike
 
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