July 15th, 2014, 04:18 PM | #1 |
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Oil Cap Leak
Hey all not sure why this started, but it wasn't an issue till I changed oil 2 weeks ago.
Every ride it seems to leak from the cap... I have changed the oil cap seal, no change and original looked fine, so I put original back. Not sure what is the cause...I know I overfilled it when I first changed oil. But I drained it all that same day and refilled to proper levels. It's hard to check the site glass alone however, but I'm pretty sure it's at top site marker when straight up and down. Any thoughts/ideas??? Edit: I have noticed I put oil cap back on hand tight, and I mean where it just starts to tighten. When I need to clean oil leaked, the cap is an utter bitch to get off... As if someone gorrilla gripped it putting it back on. |
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July 16th, 2014, 01:55 PM | #2 |
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Might still be too full... are you sure you're following the proper process to measure the oil? OR you should tighten it more?
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As for tightening the cap, that isn't the issue, plus the way only after a ride, it seems to get tighter (eg. harder to turn to get off) then it was when I put it on. I was thinking that means too much pressure being built up cause I'm still over filled?? Quote:
I took cap and examined it in some good light last night, and found traces of a drop/damage to it and a small chunk missing right on the edge. Hoping a new cap, which I ordered today, will help issue. Until then I drained all oil and re-filling tonight w fresh Rotella T6 and see how that goes. |
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July 22nd, 2014, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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New seal ring on current cap fixed it...
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July 22nd, 2014, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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Perrfect
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