Possible leak?
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Possible leak?
Hi guy's,
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I am posting a few pictures of a possible oil leak. \\; The area I am noting is in between tranny and cylinder head. The seam at the \\;T(you can see a dark patch) \\; Note the oil is not hitting the floor because this particular leak is on the top of the motor. \\; It resembles moisture but is an oilly substance. \\; I noticed it a couple of days ago, washed the area real good/degreased and it was completely dry. Went for a ride and the dampness returned. \\; I am just wondering if this is a big problem.
DB
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I am posting a few pictures of a possible oil leak. \\; The area I am noting is in between tranny and cylinder head. The seam at the \\;T(you can see a dark patch) \\; Note the oil is not hitting the floor because this particular leak is on the top of the motor. \\; It resembles moisture but is an oilly substance. \\; I noticed it a couple of days ago, washed the area real good/degreased and it was completely dry. Went for a ride and the dampness returned. \\; I am just wondering if this is a big problem.
DB
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RE: Possible leak?
The area on this picture that I am refering to is in the center of the picture and about a half inch up dark patch by the t gasket seams. \\; Thanks to all who take the time...
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DB
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DB
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RE: Possible leak?
Yes oil checked okay... keep in mind this is a very small area seams like a kinda seapage but not a whole bunch. \\; Resembles moisture around that T seam/gasket.
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Thanks again.
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Thanks again.
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RE: Possible leak?
It could just be oil blow-by coming from the air cleaner. Is there any oil
accumulation on the bottom of your air cleaner?
accumulation on the bottom of your air cleaner?
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RE: Possible leak?
Had it on my '07 Bob after around 18 months - its most likely a blown crankcase seal behind the rear cylinder. \\;\\\\\\; My dealer, under warrenty, had to strip and rebuild the engine and renew the center silicone seal. \\;\\\\\\; Apparently its a known and common fault on the newer dynas. \\;\\\\\\; Clean it all off with some brake cleaner on a rag and then go for a blast. \\;\\\\\\; If its there when you get back you'll need to get it in to your dealer for repair. \\;\\\\\\; Looks like a very thin patch of misted oil and dust. \\;\\\\\\; Been fine ever since I had it done.
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RE: Possible leak?
ORIGINAL: dbcoooper
The area on this picture that I am refering to is in the center of the picture and about a half inch up dark patch by the t gasket seams. \\;\\\\\\; Thanks to all who take the time...
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DB
The area on this picture that I am refering to is in the center of the picture and about a half inch up dark patch by the t gasket seams. \\;\\\\\\; Thanks to all who take the time...
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DB
DB, couldnt tell from your picture.
Does it look like this............
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RE: Possible leak?
Mudpuddle that is exactly what it looks like! \\;
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
DB, couldnt tell from your picture.
Does it look like this............
ORIGINAL: dbcoooper
The area on this picture that I am refering to is in the center of the picture and about a half inch up dark patch by the t gasket seams. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Thanks to all who take the time...
 \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
DB
The area on this picture that I am refering to is in the center of the picture and about a half inch up dark patch by the t gasket seams. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Thanks to all who take the time...
 \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
DB
DB, couldnt tell from your picture.
Does it look like this............