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Xbtwelver
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2010 - 12:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have an 09 Firebolt with only 2000 miles on it. I just noticed this leak on a line that I traced to the oil cooler when I inspected my bike after riding earlier tonight. Has anybody else experienced a leak from this area? What can I do to fix it? I thought about just tightening the bolt there but I didn't want to touch anything yet since it is under warranty. Here is a pic of where it is leaking.


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Xbtwelver
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2010 - 01:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Update: The bolt does not look like the culprit. Oil is leaking out of the center of the fitting and onto the silver tubing that goes to the oil cooler. I also see some around the timing cover. You can see this in the pic
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Obiewan
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2010 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Check for a cracked line. I had that happen on an automobile line once. Vibration caused it.

Just a thought.
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Sifo
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2010 - 10:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What can I do to fix it? I thought about just tightening the bolt there but I didn't want to touch anything yet since it is under warranty.

Have it fixed under warranty?

Once you start messing with it you are likely to own the problem. A simple replacement of the oil line will almost certainly fix it.
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Andymnelson
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2010 - 10:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah I wouldn't touch it. Take it in ASAP and have it fixed for free!
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