Problems with Compensator
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 250
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From: RIO GRANDE, TEXAS
I have not taken mine to the dealer yet. Listen to how my 2009 egc with 10,000 miles sounds.
This was on hot start. If you noticed, the second start was a little better.
What do you all think?
http://www.youtube.com/GOLDAR321#p/a/u/0/3JDaugjLo_M
This was on hot start. If you noticed, the second start was a little better.
What do you all think?
http://www.youtube.com/GOLDAR321#p/a/u/0/3JDaugjLo_M
Last edited by flipbel; Mar 6, 2011 at 07:09 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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I didnt read every page of this thread but what is the cost to upgrade if your out of waranty? n I know the part is 250 but how much for labor? Does anyone know. I only have 15 days left on my waranty (09 RKC) and dont see a failure happening by then..;-)
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Earth
Labor was about 150.00
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 301
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From: VA
2010 SG. It does clunk/jump little when putting into gear but not the grinding noise or hard startup. However, I am little concerned that it will go bad at the wrong time.
Should I just go ahead and do the SE Comp upgrade? I know I will have to pay full price as I do not think I have the symptoms yet. Coming from one who is Not mechanically inclined, I am little worried.
Should I just go ahead and do the SE Comp upgrade? I know I will have to pay full price as I do not think I have the symptoms yet. Coming from one who is Not mechanically inclined, I am little worried.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: sand mountain Alabama
The original compensator went out on my 07 Ultra at 25,000 miles. It was wore out. Banged like crazy. Almost to the point as being like the clutch was slipping.
Starter would let go while cranking at times.
Put in the SE compensator, been 16,000 miles now and all I can say is it should have came this way. Big difference.
Regardless of the cost it was worth every penny to me.
Starter would let go while cranking at times.
Put in the SE compensator, been 16,000 miles now and all I can say is it should have came this way. Big difference.
Regardless of the cost it was worth every penny to me.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 223
Likes: 24
From: South East
The original compensator went out on my 07 Ultra at 25,000 miles. It was wore out. Banged like crazy. Almost to the point as being like the clutch was slipping.
Starter would let go while cranking at times.
Put in the SE compensator, been 16,000 miles now and all I can say is it should have came this way. Big difference.
Regardless of the cost it was worth every penny to me.
Starter would let go while cranking at times.
Put in the SE compensator, been 16,000 miles now and all I can say is it should have came this way. Big difference.
Regardless of the cost it was worth every penny to me.
what type oil are you running in your primary?
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6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 14
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From: Fletcher, OK
Mine was making a horrible noise... This is what it looked like when they took it out.. Was replaced with OEM..
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=201905959835086&set=a.1887351778188 31.
Last edited by Chuckles1956; Mar 20, 2011 at 12:03 AM. Reason: add pic
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,341
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From: Woodinville, WA
SE Comp 40274-08 is $250
You should replace 3 gaskets and the tranny oil seal.
primary cover gasket (34901-07) $35.15.
The Inner primary gasket (34934-06) $14
oil seal (12052A) $4.65
service kit for derby cover and oil plug o-ring (17369-06) $4.95.
Note too:
- The book also says to replace the inner primary bolts but apparently no one ever does.
- Of course your prices on these parts may be a little higher - dealers love to add 50 cents here and there to these type of parts
- Then there's the oil.
Last edited by davessworks; Mar 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM.