Stihl MS460 air leak behind oil pump screw

[thompson1600]

Picked up a Stihl MS460 on Ebay. Was testing the crankcase for leaks and found one. Someone used too long of a screw to put the oil pump in. Must have gone through the case. It now leaks air through this screw hole. It's the screw hole toward the front of the saw on the oiler (the oiler has two screws holding it in) So, the question is; do you think that by putting in a screw and tightening it down, it will hold air or continue to leak? Add a little Dirko to the screw? Or, buy a new case and make sure not to burn up the saw? Found the leak with the oiler removed, so assuming the seller found that too and didn't want to look at fixing it anymore.

 

[Mad Professor]

If there is not a crack, some sealer should work

 

[LoveStihlQuality]

Did you get a fair deal on the saw?

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[thompson1600]

Did you get a fair deal on the saw?

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Fair is a relative issue. Anything I buy on Ebay I buy with a price that will allow a complete teardown to be feasible.

 

[LoveStihlQuality]

I only bid to what I could break even if just for parts.

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[drf255]

Sealant and then recheck

 

[blsnelling]

Not an issue. Some saws are made that way. Put blue Loctite on it.