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Stumped!!
I have a 97 Roadking and the last few times I've changed the oil there has been hardly any oil when I pull the plug. There are no oil leaks on my garage floor there is bit of oil on my rear cylinder from the usual blow by from my breather (not much, more sweat than anything). I'm trying to trouble shoot but I'm stumped any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Edwin
Thanks in advance,
Edwin
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Pull the plugs and look at them to see if there is any build up on them from oil, if there is build up on just one side most likely you have a valve issue, if there is build up all the way around the plug then most likely it is rings. If you have a valve seal that is bad there is a chance you can change them without pulling the head but its tricky. Hope that helps.
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I have a 97 Roadking and the last few times I've changed the oil there has been hardly any oil when I pull the plug. There are no oil leaks on my garage floor there is bit of oil on my rear cylinder from the usual blow by from my breather (not much, more sweat than anything). I'm trying to trouble shoot but I'm stumped any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Edwin
Thanks in advance,
Edwin
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Oil stick level has been fine. Have just over 30 000 kms on her and primary oil is fine too. Valve seal sounds good for trouble shoot so I will have to look into it. Thanks guys,appreciate the input.
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Is the oil stick level fine before you drain it? How about after you drain it? I'm a bit confused here.