Interesting oil leak
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Interesting oil leak
26 Sep 2006 11:47
I have a leak in the front of my engine and it leaks everytime I start up the bike but it isn't too bad, and its only in front of the bike right under the head. Could this be a need of a new head gasket, or incorrect head torque on the head bolts, not tight enough( I didnt use a torque wrench, shame on me)? 78 kz650sr
1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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Re: Interesting oil leak
26 Sep 2006 11:59
Try checking the area around where the tach cable goes into the block. Mine wasn't leaking too bad, but after a long ride to work my pants had black spots all over them. It took two pairs of nice pants to finally figure it out.
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Re: Interesting oil leak
26 Sep 2006 12:02
I agree, the tach drive is the first thing I'd look at.
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Re: Interesting oil leak
26 Sep 2006 15:57
That used to leak oil when I got it so I made a silicone ring inside the connector piece to seal that so I illiminated that problem. I will try torquing the head and see. Would the internal head bolts be a problem also?
1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
Original man of the Caribbean
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
Original man of the Caribbean
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