The Beast Posted December 19, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 19, 2016 Ok wise men and women. I moved my 2003 venture from the main garage to the back garage and came out to grab something off the bench and BAMMM there is a 5" oil leak WHY !!!! have had no problems and have done regular maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill1 Posted December 19, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 19, 2016 To me it looks like you have an oil pan leak . Try tightening your oil Pan bolts. It appears to be dripping off the oil line from the above oil pan. Looks like a ventage Harley engine after a good run down the strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted December 19, 2016 ok we will tighten and do an oil change at the same time. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 19, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 19, 2016 That's a first for me. Have never seen it before. What kind of filter are you using? Are you sure it's seating as it should? There has been a lot of talk here about some filters being redesigned so that they are not concave like they once were and not seating properly. That is the first thing I would look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamagrl Posted December 20, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 20, 2016 It looks to me like the heaviest concentration is around the drain plug. Nothing around the filter and not much close to the pan bolts. Before disturbing the pan bolts why not clean it really good... spray Purple Power or something similar on it, rinse it with a strong water spray and then keep an eye on it. maybe just lay a good sized mirror on the floor under it so you can get a good look by just walking by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted December 20, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 20, 2016 I know on my 1st Gens they really dont care much for being over filled on an oil change. This would result in oil building up in the air box and ultimately result in a similar leak. No idea how the breather venting is set up on a 2nd Gen but it might not be a bad idea to see if you got a little to much oil in it. Also, maybe check the vent tubes and make sure they are all still attached. Also looks like its leaking from the stator side of scoot. Might check and see if the leak is above the clutch slave/forward bevel gear covers. If its not wet above that area - could be a gasket/o-ring has gone south under those covers.. Just a matter of tracking it back IMHO.. Bottom line - it only takes a few drops of oil to make a sizable splat on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted December 20, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 20, 2016 the kick stand bolt looks like it may be worn also my 01 was making a mess it was the valve cover gaskets oil ran down block to bottom of engine. took alot to clean up that mess oil blown every where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted December 20, 2016 That's a first for me. Have never seen it before. What kind of filter are you using? Are you sure it's seating as it should? There has been a lot of talk here about some filters being redesigned so that they are not concave like they once were and not seating properly. That is the first thing I would look at. The actual oil filter is fine and tight and there is no oil leaking out around it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted December 20, 2016 Share #9 Posted December 20, 2016 Yup!! New one on me too!! My first thoughts is a bad crush washer on the oil pan plug, but where the actual drop is occurring is strange... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted December 20, 2016 Share #10 Posted December 20, 2016 It Before disturbing the pan bolts why not clean it really good... spray Purple Power or something similar on it, rinse it with a strong water spray and then keep an eye on it. maybe just lay a good sized mirror on the floor under it so you can get a good look by just walking by. I agree. Check the oil line coming down from clutch slave cylinder. I had a leak like this several months ago. Turned out to be the slave leaking. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted December 21, 2016 I agree. Check the oil line coming down from clutch slave cylinder. I had a leak like this several months ago. Turned out to be the slave leaking. Good luck. So How hard was the fix? Any details you want to share will be helpful as I see this as my winter project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted December 21, 2016 Share #12 Posted December 21, 2016 So How hard was the fix? Any details you want to share will be helpful as I see this as my winter project. I don't remember the details, but if you'll do a search on clutch slave repair or replacement, there should be plenty of info available. That's how I replaced mine. If I knew how to direct you there with a link, I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted December 21, 2016 Share #13 Posted December 21, 2016 Clutch slave replacement is actually pretty easy but it usually requires a new gasket for the stator cover which has to come off to get to the slave. There are two bolts that hold it on, and the hydraulic line has to be removed. The hard part is wiggling and twisting the slave to get it out of where it is mounted, but with the right curse words and proper twisting it finally falls out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamagrl Posted December 22, 2016 Share #14 Posted December 22, 2016 Clutch slave replacement is actually pretty easy but it usually requires a new gasket for the stator cover which has to come off to get to the slave. There are two bolts that hold it on, and the hydraulic line has to be removed. The hard part is wiggling and twisting the slave to get it out of where it is mounted, but with the right curse words and proper twisting it finally falls out... I think it's the middle gear cover that has to be removed to get the slave out. I still think I'd determine what is causing the leak before starting to fix things. Finding oil leaks does not have to be difficult. Clean it up, run it a little and take a look. You can also get ultra-violet/fluorescent dye designed to go into the oil. Then you can look for it with UV lamp. ...just sayin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted December 22, 2016 I think it's the middle gear cover that has to be removed to get the slave out. I still think I'd determine what is causing the leak before starting to fix things. Finding oil leaks does not have to be difficult. Clean it up, run it a little and take a look. You can also get ultra-violet/fluorescent dye designed to go into the oil. Then you can look for it with UV lamp. ...just sayin'... Had a little pre christmas laugh. I read your post quickly and went... where the hell am i going to find a lava lamp just another late Wed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted December 22, 2016 Share #16 Posted December 22, 2016 One thing I do remember, I didn't have to remove the stator cover. Like someone else said, you have to turn and twist the slave cylinder to get it out, but it can be done. I didn't bother with rebuilding, I just replaced with a new one from either Ebay or Boats.net. (I don't remember which) That being said, you need to make sure that the problem is with the slave cylinder. It could be something else such as a loose banjo bolt on the line coming from the slave cylinder. Diagnose then cure!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted December 22, 2016 Share #17 Posted December 22, 2016 OK, it's been MANY years since I did a slave replacement! Maybe it is just the "middle" cover, but still, you may or may not need a new gasket. Hey, I'm getting old, can't remember breakfast, much less something I did back in '09... Never did the clutch slave on my 2nd gen, just the 1st gen. Did have the stator cover off on the 2nd gen to replace stator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted December 22, 2016 Share #18 Posted December 22, 2016 OK, it's been MANY years since I did a slave replacement! Maybe it is just the "middle" cover, but still, you may or may not need a new gasket. Hey, I'm getting old, can't remember breakfast, much less something I did back in '09... Never did the clutch slave on my 2nd gen, just the 1st gen. Did have the stator cover off on the 2nd gen to replace stator... ,,, you got no monopoly on that market,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,, = Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamagrl Posted December 22, 2016 Share #19 Posted December 22, 2016 Had a little pre christmas laugh. I read your post quickly and went... where the hell am i going to find a lava lamp just another late Wed. You can still find lava lamps on ebay, but I don't think it would help you with this unless of course you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMW Posted February 4, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 4, 2017 ? Did you find problem? I have almost the same leakl under my 2003, Have about 1500 miles since oil change.Leak wasn't there until recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMW Posted February 4, 2017 Share #21 Posted February 4, 2017 ? Did you find problem? I have almost the same leakl under my 2003, Have about 1500 miles since oil change.Leak wasn't there until recently. OK I think I found mine, neutral safety switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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