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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 0425440
Any new info on this? I've got exactly the same issue with the exact same build. I've got about 200 miles on the build and oil is seeping out the bottom of both cylinders. Is it possible that the oil from the studs and head screws is seeping out?
Was looking back and just saw your post. Well I retorqued everything and got it all back together. The seep is still there. He wanted to ride through the summer and deal with it this winter hopefully. Not sure where to go from here.
 

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