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Old May 31, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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Default 01 Sportsman 500 oil leak

I know this is vauge but its all I know at this point.

I have a oil leak abou tsize of a dime . It is in the center of the Bike I noticed it build up on the center of the skid plate then dripped off . About a quarter size from yesterday on garage floor.

I cant see where its coming from any idea what I could check/tighten

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Old May 31, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dollar662
I know this is vauge but its all I know at this point.

I have a oil leak abou tsize of a dime . It is in the center of the Bike I noticed it build up on the center of the skid plate then dripped off . About a quarter size from yesterday on garage floor.

I cant see where its coming from any idea what I could check/tighten

Thanks
Check around the the sump drain plug washer,have had a couple seep from this area
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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Have you ever replaced the "washer" on the drain plug??
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by uncertifiedmechanic
Have you ever replaced the "washer" on the drain plug??
No I havent , I probadly should , I will check it out and see if thats where its coming from. I just gave it an oil change this weekend ,So would hate to loose the oil but if I have t oI have to
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Wipe the drain plug let it sit and check again later to see if thats the spot. I have a small leak from the base gasket betwwen the crankcase and bottom of clylinder.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TLC
Wipe the drain plug let it sit and check again later to see if thats the spot. I have a small leak from the base gasket betwwen the crankcase and bottom of clylinder.
I have the same leak, but mine is a big one!! My base gasket is gone, good news is it's only $88 for parts, but the bad news is $450 labor!!!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I manage to acually stop the leak, I clean it very well and smeared a high temp silicon at the base/cylinder connection and its held up for 2 seasons now.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TLC
I manage to acually stop the leak, I clean it very well and smeared a high temp silicon at the base/cylinder connection and its held up for 2 seasons now.
Glad to see theres hope !

I will check it out again tonight. Its not leaking much so hope to fix it before it turns into something
 
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