Why is oil leaking from here!!!

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31 Jul 2012 18:56 #539802 by TheJoshManKZ
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Idk what the heck this hole is, but motor oil looks as though it is boiling and leaking/spitting out of it. It gets messy quick and is very annoying and potentially dangerous. Please help!!


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31 Jul 2012 18:59 #539803 by 4TheKZ1000
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a bolt or screw came out...

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31 Jul 2012 19:01 #539804 by wireman
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It needs a bolt with stop nut on it B)
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31 Jul 2012 19:02 #539805 by Tomolu5
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Don't know the model off hand, but it sure looks like the bolt for the camchain tensioner goes in that hole, wouldn't recomend running it till that is verified/fixed
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04 Honda rebel 250(wifes)
04 GSXR 750(bolt on galore)
98 CBR 600F3(filter, pipe, adjustable cam sprokets, dyno tune)
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31 Jul 2012 19:04 - 31 Jul 2012 19:05 #539806 by 4TheKZ1000
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its the ( tensioner Adjust Bolt) you need to fix this before running the engine. dont run the engine.
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31 Jul 2012 19:05 - 31 Jul 2012 19:08 #539807 by 650ed
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It's leaking because you are missing the bolt that belongs in that hole and its washer. That is your cam chain tensioner, and I would suggest you check to see how you are suppose to adjust it because as it is now I would expect your cam chain to be out of adjustment. Here's the picture of what;s missing:

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31 Jul 2012 21:50 #539852 by tinlizzie37
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Hi Josh, You have the good double wedge automatic tensioner. You just need a short bolt and washer to cap it. Don't use a long one or it will keep the plunger from going in against the cam chain. The original bolt was used to screw into the hole without the washer. This would keep the push rod from coming out when you remove the tensioner. With the washer on, the bolt doesn't touch the push rod, and lets it float. Bob
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01 Aug 2012 20:01 #540077 by TheJoshManKZ
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Thanks so much for the help guys! Luckily I was able to order it from a dealership. I've been riding it for a couple of weeks like that :unsure:
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02 Aug 2012 12:29 - 22 Jan 2013 20:51 #540254 by martin_csr
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I would remove the tensioner, check & lubricate it, & reinstall as per the factory manual. You may need to get a new gasket. Ape or Krieger manual tensioners
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03 Aug 2012 20:04 #540587 by TheJoshManKZ
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How easy is that? I'm pretty new to the motorcycle mechanics world
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03 Aug 2012 20:37 #540598 by peter1958
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nothing too it
www.kzzone.com/ cavanaughracing.com/kzdata.html www.mtceng.com/index.php/us-dealers/44-f...-performance-orlando

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03 Aug 2012 21:39 #540606 by roy-b-boy-b
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If the engine is not making a lot of noise I would install the bolt and ride on. But that is just me.
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