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but unlikely, would be the gasket between the timing cover and the case.
not that unlikely, myV11 had a mist escaping around the timing cover seam mostly on the right side.
I have a small oil leak that seems to only occur when I drive my 2002 V11 LeMans. The oils seems to go to weird places, like the pan that's bolted to the bottom triple tree (I think the air currents make the drip blow forwards), also slow drip off left side of oil cooler when parked. Yesterday, I degreased everything. Started dry. Started the engine, let it run at 3000 rpm for about 15 minutes. No sign of a leak. Darn it!So, I was thinking of bypassing the oil cooler to further isolate the leak, if/when it decides to.Anyone got a cute way to either:1) bolt the 2 banjo fittings together (basically remove the cooler) ??Or, 2) is it OK to disconnect both lines out of the block, and just block the feed/return holes with appropriate sized bolts and crush washers? Or would this mess up the oil circuit in a bad way?Thanks in advance,StickBTW, I have another 2002, champagne color LeMans that's presently for sale. About $3900/boI'll have to start am ad in Classified area. Located in Ashland, MA
15 min at 3000 rpm stationary? Cooked motor anyoneCiao
Actually, I did use 2 fans
Thank goodness for thatIf you think it's the cooler, just clean it with solvent and blow dry with a compressor, spray some dye check developer on it and then cut some thin cardboard to wrap around it with tape applied. The blanking off the cooler will stop any leak blowing around.Take for a ride and pull the cardboard and check. A short ride at moderate temps won't hurt anything.Ciao
Suspect the breather/return line from the frame?
Just an update: Work last week had me on a road trip - away from my toys.I did get to play with the LeMans over the weekend. Used the cardboard cover for the oil cooler. Took for a 20 mile ride. No oil soaking the cardboard. Still signs of oil on the steering damper, and lower tree "air deflector". Definitely coming from above the oil cooler, and under the tank. Also, I removed my left glove, and felt for oil/air currents down in the fairing - and there's heat flow that comes forward, as I suspected. So It's time to take the tank off and have a look-see as to what's leaking. Suspect the breather/return line from the frame? The fitting in front of tank is tight, but I'll need to get in there and see.BTW, my 2002 champagne colored LeMans w/ 60K sold this past w/e. No ad, just a sign next to the bike on a busy corner.