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'Wet' Cylinder - Exhaust Side

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by robvoi, Jun 25, 2012.

  1. robvoi

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    Hi guys,

    '81 XJ550 Seca, in the process of replacing the header gaskets and noticed that cylinder 1 (counting from left to right) is 'wet'; the other 3 are dry.
    I had a buddy ride behind me for about 1 hr, no oil smoke or anything.
    The bike sits upright in a chock.
    What am I missing? Life treatening?

    Thank you for the feedback.

    Robert

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  2. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Is it wet with oil or gas?
    Wet with gas is a carb or ignition problem.
    Wet with oil is problems in the rings or valve guide seal.
     
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  3. robvoi

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    Thanks
    Let me do a smell test
     
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    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    Lower 48 in general. Otherwise Central Mitten.
    Along with doing a smell test. Pull the plug on that cylinder, and check to see if it is also wet.

    Ghost
     
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