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Post by melidaatx on Jul 13, 2013 16:40:21 GMT -5
Hey there everyone,
I bought a used 08 Chuanl LB150T-12 with 2500 miles on it about two months ago. Got my M Class lisence yesterday so I am ready to start riding it around the neighborhood for practice before I hit the main roads. However, I noticed there is an oil leak. I've never worked on an engine before but I don't mind taking on the challenge. I read about cleaning the motor, to try and find where the oil leak is but I thought u would jump on here first for any advice. Any one have any suggestions or help on where to begin??
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Post by tvnacman on Jul 13, 2013 20:28:10 GMT -5
remove the valve cover and check it for cracks .
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Post by justin010304 on Jul 13, 2013 22:05:56 GMT -5
Clean the motor like you were told, then check oil level, then start the motor to find where the oil is coming from.
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Post by melidaatx on Jul 14, 2013 14:26:48 GMT -5
To clean the motor, do I remove the seat?
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Post by melidaatx on Jul 14, 2013 14:41:00 GMT -5
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Post by sailracer on Jul 14, 2013 14:53:59 GMT -5
yes, uncover as much of the engine as you can ( or feel comfortable doing). Wipe it down, paying more attention to the area where you see most oil. Leave the seat off, and start the motor on the center stand. Watch carefully and rev the engine a few times. Look all around and pay attention to the hoses.shut it down and inspect it thouroughly. You should find the source ;D
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Post by scoots on Jul 17, 2013 22:55:51 GMT -5
my bet its the valve cover mine always leaked bc it had a striped bolt or needed liquid gasket
also bad head gasket
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 17, 2013 22:58:11 GMT -5
I vote valve cover too those things are cheesy.
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Post by melidaatx on Jul 18, 2013 8:05:18 GMT -5
I just watched a video on how to adjust a valve cover. Now I'm thinking I may be in over my head!!
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Post by ramblinman on Jul 18, 2013 8:16:23 GMT -5
I just watched a video on how to adjust a valve cover. Now I'm thinking I may be in over my head!! it is possible the vacuum line is disconnected (or the line is split) and you won't need to remove the valve cover to fix the oil leak. you may need to remove the valve cover to replace the gasket but that is easy too. also might have a crack in the valve cover so you won't need to adjust your valves to fix the leak. |
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Post by scoots on Jul 18, 2013 8:43:00 GMT -5
i use liquid gasket everytime i take it off to adjust my valves and put it back on
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Post by melidaatx on Jul 18, 2013 21:21:37 GMT -5
Line seems to be in place but notice all of the oil? Attachments:
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