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Chrisb
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 08:20 am: |
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Anybody else having problems with the oil cooler lines "weeping"? Also discovered the shifter shaft coming out of the primary has a "weep". |
Teeps
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 08:38 am: |
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Yes, a quick spritz with some brake cleaner and I'm done. |
Buelluk
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 09:07 am: |
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My lines wept on my XB9S ,but I have not noticed it on my Uly. |
Arthurc
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 09:45 am: |
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Yup... mine certainly get misty-eyed. Pointed out to the dealer at my last servicing. They tightened them up but they still weep. I've never noticed dripping from them so I'm not overly concerned that this is a major source of oil loss. The Uly does seem to like to drink oil (well mine anyway). Perhaps I better plan a ride to the Betty Ford clinic... |
Red_chili
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 02:52 pm: |
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You guys running synth? If so, at how many miles did you start running synth? No weeping here. |
Arthurc
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 03:24 pm: |
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Yup, I'm running Syn3. Changed to that at ~4000km. Don't recall if it was weeping prior to that. |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 03:32 pm: |
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I'm running Amsoil, and it seems like I'm always putting 4 oz. in every other week. I have over 6000 miles and haven't noticed any weeps yet.... |
Pso
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 05:27 pm: |
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Wolfrideratorider-What wt are you using? |
Davo
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 05:34 pm: |
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Pso, MCV 20-50 is the AMS oil that is recommended for both holes. |
Lorazepam
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 06:09 pm: |
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Mobil 1 Vtwin here. Not much of a leak, just some oil on my boot, and it isnt enough to leave a mark after I park. |
Ka5ysy
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 07:42 pm: |
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Did you guys with the oil consumption notes do a factory-recommended break-in? Just curious. |
Ft_bstrd
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 08:47 pm: |
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Did you guys with the oil consumption notes do a factory-recommended break-in? Just curious. You really do like to live dangerous! |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 10:50 pm: |
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Im using the 20/50 and yes I broke it inLIKE I STOLE IT |
Ka5ysy
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 11:09 pm: |
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FB: Yep, I live dangerously... Im a lawyer ! YIKES !!!! |
Electraglider_1997
| Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 11:35 pm: |
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I broke mine in Motoman method and mine doesn't seem to use oil. |
Arthurc
| Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 10:45 am: |
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Ka5ysy: Did you guys with the oil consumption notes do a factory-recommended break-in? Yup. |
Windrider
| Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:21 am: |
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My Uly has a slight weep at the oil cooler fittings, around the oil filter (multiple oil filters) and where the clutch cable mates the engine case. These are very small leaks, just enough to leave an oily film. I have never had to add any oil to the engine. |
Red_chili
| Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:36 am: |
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FWIW, for case mating surfaces an RTV product called "The Right Stuff" is darn close to bulletproof. Used in on Toyota differentials and transmissions. I HATE oil leaks and am committed to a clean vehicle - no contamination to water crossings that way. Sounds like a very minor issue though... |
Daulyfreek
| Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 04:02 pm: |
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I had a poorly attached oil line (to the oil filter) that was dripping. Replaced under warranty. The oil cooler upper fitting was leaking a little but tightened up fine. No leaks now. |