Oil line failure

[dxhall]

The cause of my oil leak turned out to be a failed crimp in the Y-shaped hose that goes from the front top center of the engine case to the cylinder heads.  It was a major league leak.

Was this failure a fluke, or is replacement of the hose a regular maintenance item?  I’m wondering if I should replace the one on the SP III just in case.  The LM V is a ‘90; the SP III is a ‘93, so the hoses are about the same age.

[Chuck in Indiana]

It's a pretty common failure, especially if the previous owner has cheaped out. Get the good one.. teflon lined, stainless braided cover. Not cheap.

[bigbikerrick]

In this application, it pays to spring for the more expensive,better quality lines. The "cheapies" have been known to spring a leak at the most inopportune times.
Rick.

[TOMB]

I had the same problem on my convert 1976 to a roundhead I, took the rubber hose assembly off and replaced it with a hard-line oil pipe from an ambassador ,Eldorado haven't had a leak in years and it doesn't rot.
If your bike is for a square head it may not apply however you still can replace it with a hard line pipe I've seen people do it and they basically did it with the brass fittings and then bad to Silver solder to Etc
TOMB

[jwinwi]

This is the one you want: http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_162&products_id=4361
One of the first things I bought for the V7 Sport was the one made like this for round fin motors. One of very few non original looking parts but I had one of the OEM type hoses spring a leak on my first Guzzi (850T) about 30 years ago - never want to clean up that mess again!

[pete mcgee]

Geez, only 27 or 29 years before failure, guzzi cheaped out.
You have done well padawan.
Is it a service item? Yes in original form, every 10 years or if it shows signs of weeping, a bit like brake lines.
In teflon braided form, on condition.
Buy 2 teflon braided assys and do both bikes, then relax and ride.
I did my mk 3 lemans with teflon braided back in 1995, no issues as yet.
Dont forget the new copper washers for the banjo bolts.
Cheers