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Leaking Inclometer
#297207
08/05/03 06:25 AM
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Anonymous
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Yup, that baby's almost empty. I searched but found nothing. How do I fix it and what do I fill it with?
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
#297208
08/05/03 06:43 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,127
Roll Me Over
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Most likely, the thin plastic diaphram on the back of the bubble needs to be repaired or replaced. I just put a layer of silicone sealant all over the back of mine, but other people have come up with other solutions (such as cutting out a new thin plastic diaphram from household stuff).
For slow responsiveness: fill with glycerin For quick responsiveness: fill with mineral oil
A caution on the glycerin substitution: That's what I used when I redid mine over the winter and I think it's starting to make the paint on the indicator dial bubble up. If I had to do it again, I'd go with mineral oil.
I'm surprised a search turned up nothing. Must be the new system. This is a regularly posted topic.
'89 Raider 3.0L V6 (6G72) w/ AW372L (A44DL) A/T "The Millennium Falcon of automobiles"
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
#297209
08/05/03 07:15 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 36
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I repaired mine also. After totally uninstalling it, I placed it face down siliconed the entire thin plastic back. After it was totally dry I made a small hole and filled it with baby oil(mineral oil) then resiliconed the hole. Works great now.
Good luck 94Monty
94SR 3.5L(AT)factory rear locker 31/10.5R15 BFG M/T 94LS 3.0L(M)30/9.5R15 Falken Wild Peaks 2003 Limited(AT) BFG A/T
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
#297210
08/05/03 08:16 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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I searched but found nothing. How do I fix it and what do I fill it with? Check for a tech article in the 4x4wire Mitsubishi section. Ray
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
[Re: off-roader]
#297211
08/05/03 03:35 PM
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Anonymous
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I searched but found nothing. How do I fix it and what do I fill it with? Check for a tech article in the 4x4wire Mitsubishi section. Ray I must suck at the internet, cause I found exactly nothing. Thanks for the help though.
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
#297212
08/05/03 04:01 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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I must suck at the internet, cause I found exactly nothing. Thanks for the help though. No problem motorhead... 1) At the top of this page, click on the link that says 4x4wire.com's mitsubishi section. This will take you to the main mitsu page. 2) Click on the link at the top of that page that says Tech. This will take you to the tech section. 3) Scroll to nearly the bottom of that page and you'll find another link for inclinometer fix. HTH, Ray <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
[Re: off-roader]
#297213
08/05/03 08:29 PM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,049
Body Damage is Cool
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While we are on this subject, I was wondering if the exact amount of fluid in the inclinometer affects the accuracy of the guage. While I don't really count it that much, mine is only 5/8 full, which is just a little bit above the needle in the middle. Is mine too low, or should I just leave it the way it is? Any ideas? Is it really difficult to take apart and very delicate or easily damaged? It moves freely and appears to operate normally, but I know it is low on fluid and was wondering if it was worth it to attempt to refill it.
97 Montero SR w/Mitsu Adj Shocks & Rear Diff Lock ARB Front Diff Lock 4.9 Ring/Pinion 3.15 transfer box 43:1 crawl ratio 2" suspen lift 2" body lift 2" Gas Tank Lift 35x12.5 MTRs 15x10 Wheels Rock Sliderz ARB front bumper w/12k winch Custom rear bumper
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
[Re: off-roader]
#297214
08/06/03 05:32 AM
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Anonymous
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I must suck at the internet, cause I found exactly nothing. Thanks for the help though. No problem motorhead... 1) At the top of this page, click on the link that says 4x4wire.com's mitsubishi section. This will take you to the main mitsu page. 2) Click on the link at the top of that page that says Tech. This will take you to the tech section. 3) Scroll to nearly the bottom of that page and you'll find another link for inclinometer fix. HTH, Ray <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Hahahaha...thanks! I didn't even know that was there.
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
#297215
08/06/03 06:19 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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Re: Leaking Inclometer
#297216
08/07/03 05:22 AM
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 588
Rock Warrior
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Mine did the same thing. Let me see if I can find the extras that I cut out of some left over plastic sheeting. I took the old one off, drilled a SMALL hole near the top, epoxied the replacement cover on (epoxy ONLY on the outside) and refilled it with glycerin from the drug store. It was very slow going and a bit on the messy side but it was over 8 months ago and it still looks good and no leaks. E-mail me your address and I'll send you one of the extra ones.
Bill Mattson, Certified Old Guy Monty-less (right now) Laura Mattson, Certifiable Get in, sit down, BUCKLE UP, shut up and HANG ON!!!
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