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Trouble Identifying Oil Leak

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by mlipert83, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. mlipert83

    mlipert83 Member

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    Hey guys, I finally got my bike running again after a valve adjustment and new cam cover gasket, and now I've discovered a new oil leak...

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    It looks like it is coming from some sort of tube deep inside that hole..Same thing on the other side, but not as bad:

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    Here's another pic of the 1st leak:

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    mlipert83, Sep 4, 2008
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    MiCarl Active Member

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    Almost certain to be your new cam cover gasket leaking.
     
    MiCarl, Sep 4, 2008
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    I considered that and looked around the whole perimeter of the cover.. nothing! I replaced all the grommet/washers too so those aren't leaking either.

    I really hope I don't need to pull the head for this. I did retorque it a few days ago though.
     
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    I'd clean up and run it a few days after the re-torque. Do you have pictures of the area just below the valve cover gasket just in front of the engine? I can only see the top and bottom of the cylinder block. Any oil up higher? If not, your head gasket may be leaking.
     
    Robert, Sep 5, 2008
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