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Hi, Small oil pool on the left side of the engine.
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29 Nov 2015 10:16 #157453
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29 Nov 2015 10:42 #157457
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If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Hi, Small oil pool on the left side of the engine.
That will be the cam cover gasket: needs a new one, and carefully torquing the fasteners. If you over tighten them to stop the leak, the cover distorts and leaks more.
Check that the black hosepipes leading to the top of the engine, and the grey valve by the dipstick are not blocked up.
I'd give it a little squirt of gunk, and wash it off personally (actually, I wouldn't bother :whistle: any oil running down the engine will help stop the sump going rusty
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Check that the black hosepipes leading to the top of the engine, and the grey valve by the dipstick are not blocked up.
I'd give it a little squirt of gunk, and wash it off personally (actually, I wouldn't bother :whistle: any oil running down the engine will help stop the sump going rusty

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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29 Nov 2015 11:17 - 29 Nov 2015 11:23 #157461
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Replied by BenoMosko on topic Hi, Small oil pool on the left side of the engine.
Thank you for your reply, much appreciate.
So, by reading your comment,
It's a known issue that don't need to bother me at all, Fix me if I'm wrong.
What exactly should i need to tighten? cam cover gasket (What is that?)
and how can i check that the black hosepipes leading to the top of the engine are not blocked?
should i contact my garage to have a look at that?
thanks.
So, by reading your comment,
It's a known issue that don't need to bother me at all, Fix me if I'm wrong.
What exactly should i need to tighten? cam cover gasket (What is that?)
and how can i check that the black hosepipes leading to the top of the engine are not blocked?
should i contact my garage to have a look at that?
thanks.
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29 Nov 2015 11:41 #157463
by facade
Not exactly. Suzukis don't leak oil as a rule, that is why they go so rusty.
They will leak if someone has taken them apart, and not replaced the seals, or if those pipes are blocked (unlikely though)
The gasket is a rubber seal between the two parts, (pink line) you should find that the leak is coming from this area and running down.
Do not tighten anything, you will only make it worse, get the gasket/seal changed if you want.
Squeeze the tabs on the metal clips together, and the clip will expand and slide along the pipe, then the pipe twists and pulls off. Check that the metal part is clear, and that the pipe is not full of material.
The grey valve pulls outwards, and should rattle if you shake it. It has a one way valve inside.
I would clean off the oil, and see how much leaks out in a week say. If it takes a long time to look like the picture, I wouldn't bother. If it is leaking enough that you have to add more oil, have it fixed.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Hi, Small oil pool on the left side of the engine.
BenoMosko wrote:
It's a known issue that don't need to bother me at all, Fix me if I'm wrong.
Not exactly. Suzukis don't leak oil as a rule, that is why they go so rusty.
They will leak if someone has taken them apart, and not replaced the seals, or if those pipes are blocked (unlikely though)
BenoMosko wrote: What exactly should i need to tighten? cam cover gasket (What is that?)
The gasket is a rubber seal between the two parts, (pink line) you should find that the leak is coming from this area and running down.
Do not tighten anything, you will only make it worse, get the gasket/seal changed if you want.
BenoMosko wrote: and how can i check that the black hosepipes leading to the top of the engine are not blocked?
Squeeze the tabs on the metal clips together, and the clip will expand and slide along the pipe, then the pipe twists and pulls off. Check that the metal part is clear, and that the pipe is not full of material.
The grey valve pulls outwards, and should rattle if you shake it. It has a one way valve inside.
BenoMosko wrote: should i contact my garage to have a look at that?
I would clean off the oil, and see how much leaks out in a week say. If it takes a long time to look like the picture, I wouldn't bother. If it is leaking enough that you have to add more oil, have it fixed.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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02 Dec 2015 08:43 #157704
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Replied by BenoMosko on topic Hi, Small oil pool on the left side of the engine.
Thank you so much.
You helped a lot!!!
You helped a lot!!!
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