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techtalk:evo:oil06 [2019/07/27 01:42] hippysmack [Internal Inspection] |
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| ====== Oil Leaks ====== | ====== Oil Leaks ====== | ||
| + | **First and foremost, do not use silicone on any engine, oil pump or related parts or gaskets**. \\ | ||
| + | The heat coupled with crankcase pressure pulses will break it loose. \\ | ||
| + | These pieces may stop up oil passages and starve the engine of oil. \\ | ||
| + | The gaskets / seals made for Sportsters are more than efficient for stopping leaks. \\ | ||
| + | If you have continual leaks after installing new gaskets, chances are it's not the gasket's fault. \\ | ||
| + | There may be manufacturing, fitting, high internal pressure pulses, warped sealing surfaces or other issues to address. \\ | ||
| ====== Oil Consumption Service Bulletin - August 10, 2005 ====== | ====== Oil Consumption Service Bulletin - August 10, 2005 ====== | ||
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| Check your spark plugs for oil fouling. \\ | Check your spark plugs for oil fouling. \\ | ||
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| You can pull your exhaust pipes and intake manifold and look at the valves to see if the oil is leaking past the valve stem seals. ((cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=15)) \\ | You can pull your exhaust pipes and intake manifold and look at the valves to see if the oil is leaking past the valve stem seals. ((cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=15)) \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:hunting_for_oil_leaks_9_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=16)) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:hunting_for_oil_leaks_10_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=16)) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:hunting_for_oil_leaks_11_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=16)) \\ | ||
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