Hi
Oil is seeping out from one of the bolts on the crankcase when the engine reaches temperature. I have checked to see that the oil is not overfilled - it is near full when vertical but not over.
Any thoughts on a remedy?
Oil leak around crankcase bolt
Re: Oil leak around crankcase bolt
Hi Allen, is the thread stripped? Or, is it the correct bolt, it may not be the correct length. Either way it sounds like its not torqued up properly. I am about tomorrow, give me a call if you like. Going over to Hideout leathers in the morning.
Cheers,
Rod
Cheers,
Rod
Re: Oil leak around crankcase bolt
Hi Rod
Thanks for responding.
I have tried replacing the bolt with one from the exact same position on one of the other Drifters - torqued to 10nm. It is the only position with a leak.
Incidentally I have tried removing the crankcase cover and it is well and truly stuck..... if we can get it off, then cleaning it up and re-fitting with correct torque and pattern might be an idea. But need ideas of how to remove the thing.
I'll get Ashley to give you a call - does he have your number?
Thanks for responding.
I have tried replacing the bolt with one from the exact same position on one of the other Drifters - torqued to 10nm. It is the only position with a leak.
Incidentally I have tried removing the crankcase cover and it is well and truly stuck..... if we can get it off, then cleaning it up and re-fitting with correct torque and pattern might be an idea. But need ideas of how to remove the thing.
I'll get Ashley to give you a call - does he have your number?
Re: Oil leak around crankcase bolt
Yes, Ashley has my number. Have a chat later.
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Re: Oil leak around crankcase bolt
Update from f'book - not a leak so much as a drip from above.
Suggestions include '1500 cylinder weepage syndrome' and
a dripping air filter.

Suggestions include '1500 cylinder weepage syndrome' and
a dripping air filter.

Re: Oil leak around crankcase bolt
Hi Trev,
I spoke to Allen and it is coming from the breather pipe in the air box (right side) investigation and diagnosis remains ongoing.
Rod
I spoke to Allen and it is coming from the breather pipe in the air box (right side) investigation and diagnosis remains ongoing.
Rod
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