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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: mthee on September 04, 2016, 08:50:55 AM

Title: XBR Cylinder head cover oil leak
Post by: mthee on September 04, 2016, 08:50:55 AM

At first I thought the oil was coming out at a sub rocker shaft seal, but it turns out it had travelled back and down from a pool around the uppermost 8mm bolt on the cylinder head cover. I tightened it a smidge but no result. Any help greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: XBR Cylinder head cover oil leak
Post by: themoudie on September 04, 2016, 09:10:40 PM

If you don't have the inclination to strip and clean and put new gaskets about the place; or are feart to overtighten the bolt, try a smear/drop of this stuff!  ;)

Captain_Tolleys_Crack_Cure_Sealant (http://www.captaintolley.com/)

I can hear the cackling now at the name  ::) , but can vouch for its worth and in spite of earlier posts about scrutineering  ::) this definitely deals with wee "weeps" and mists from gaskets etc, permanently, until the next strip down.

BUY IT DIRECTLY FROM THE MAN HIMSELF, FAR CHEAPER THAN FROST's!  :-X  And with a sale price for the large bottle at present.   ;)

My regards, Bill

Title: Re: XBR Cylinder head cover oil leak
Post by: mthee on September 05, 2016, 10:34:21 AM

Thanks for the tip. I'll leave the bolt in-situ and clean the oil off before applying on top and around it's washer. Great name, as you say!😱