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Mystery oil leak 82 seca 750

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Wgoodwin, May 22, 2019.

  1. Wgoodwin

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    I have an oil leak near the bottom of my motor that I cannot seem to track down, it's a very slow leak, maybe 2 or 3 drops a night, but I cannot for the life of Me track it down. It's so slow I cant visibly see it unless it sits overnight and then it seems to be collecting on and dripping off the bottom of whatever that round thing is (if anyone could identify that as well it would be great haha). I know it's a longshot but I've cleaned this thing with brake clean and everything else but with it being so slow I can't seem to find where its leaking short of maybe watching it overnight. Anyone have any ideas of what it might be? I can get more pics in the morning once its collected on there as well if needed.
     

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    Please, please, please stick to one thread for your bike.
    Which onw would you like all of your questions erged into?
     
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    Just because you see oil at the bottom of the emgine does not mean that's where it is leaking.
    The "round things" are the main oil gallery plugs. DO NOT try to remove them. They tend to break when you do that.
     
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    Let's go with this one, sorry!
     
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    From the damage to the inside of them I think someone may have messed with them before. This drip is driving me crazy trying to track it down lol
     
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    Clean it again. Dust the whole engine with talcum powder, then run it until you spot the leak.
     
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