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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Ive finally got the grader running and not leaking any oil. :) However, the engine area has started to make a faint buzzing noise. Gonna check the belts and hoses to see if anything is rattling making the noise. Any common things that can make a bussing noise?
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    I found them from Cat for only a few dollars. I will update as soon as I get the parts and get them put on. Thanks, everyone for your help.
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    I was in the process of taking the starter off and noticed the whole plug was missing. This would explain the sudden large amount of leaking oil. any advice on finding a replacement plug? thanks
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Ok thanks
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Ok will do, are there any other gaskets or seals that you think I might order around the starter area. I don't have a breakdown of the starter and solenoid. I called my closest cat dealer, 1.5 hrs away, and they said they could get them. I've done an oil filter and oil change greased the...
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Got your last response after I posted the question. Thank you so much for helping me out.
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    I will check all these things for sure. Lots of great information. I tried to find those gaskets online. Any advice for who I could call or where to look for the gaskets? Im new to this cat machinery repair as you can probably tell. I have worked on our tractors some but never a grader this...
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Wow! Awesome! I think that will help for sure. I will get those 2 gaskets ordered and go from there. Thank you for your time!
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Haha, its just going to be used around the farm some. No precise work. Does a great job pushing though, if I can just keep it from leaking.
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    I will take off the starter and try to find the correct gasket.
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Here are some pics of the grader and where it is leaking around the starter. If its a bad seal, how would I go about finding a replacement?
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    It has an electric start. It has a push button on the side of the canopy area. Idk if was switched over or came with electric start.
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    I believe it is a d 333 engine from my research. The serial number is 99E2345. Does that help anyone? Thanks for everyone's responses. This forum seems like a great community.
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    Cat Model 12 99E Leaking Oil Bad Near Starter

    Hello, I recently purchased a model 12 99e motor grader. The grader starts and runs good, but after an oil change, it leaks very heavily out of somewhere on the starter side. It appears like it is leaking out of the starter flange, but I'm not sure. I can attach pictures this evening. Any...
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