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Oil leak...
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 8:42 am
by Timbo
Where the exhaust pipe stud goes into the main casing the thread is exposed a little underneath the casing resulting in the oil leaking. I've not taken the cover off yet but looking for a quick fix and I'm thinking welding is not an option. As I said I'm looking for a quick fix.
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 9:34 am
by holty
I presume you mean the stud that goes through the side case and into the engine case, in which case the gasket should seal the 2 halves together, maybe a cork gasket might seal it for you, also fit the stud with stud lock to lock and seal it in place
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 9:36 am
by joespeed
are you talking of a barrel/cylinder stud or the the 8mm thread under the crankcase or the two crankcase side 8mm studs?
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 6:41 pm
by Timbo
The end of the tail pipe, the longer stud. I can see its thead under the main casing and that's where the oil is leaking from.
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:05 pm
by joespeed
jb weld or belzona is a good repair but no substitute for weld
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:56 pm
by mick1
That's lowest point of the engine so not necessarily where the leak is....
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:17 am
by Timbo
Point taken Mick but I can see the hole and the thread of the stud. Someone has suggested that white plumbers tape so will give that a try.
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 9:53 am
by HxPaul
Thats usually the stud that pulls out,I have a case that has done that.What I've done is remove the side case and helicoil the thread.Its resulted in a permanent and strong repair.
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:59 pm
by Timbo
I've used that plumbers white tape stuff for leaks, will see if it works.
Re: Oil leak...
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 5:12 pm
by fluff34567
Use some liquid gasket on the stud to seal the hole.