Spotting an oil leak.

[Seifer]

My bike is still in the habit of marking its territory and is only getting worse. The original leak in the bottom end I have fixed but know its time to take care of the top. Does anyone have a good method for finding where a leak is coming form. There is a small one from the oil return tubes because I was to lazy to replace the O-rings. I'm sure there is more tho. Main problem for me is I've painted the engine gloss black so it is near impossible to find the smaller leaks.

[Iceman]

Talcam/baby powder?

[Weaselman]

if its a dripping leak you can find it with a torch and a little patience.

I bet its just the rocker box (Top cover) of your engine anyway. When they go they leak bad. Normally from the front or the back.

[-Dex-]

Degrease engine, go for a ride round the block and check where the oil is when you get back?

[Seifer]

I just read online that a good idea is to degrease then spray it down with deodorant that leaves the white powder residue. Could be a go.

[Fatgit]

And if not at least you'll smell real pretty.

[Jockney Rebel]

i use buliders chalk in a puffer [and i do know a bit about fixing oil leaks]:D

[Fatgit]

You ain't puffing on this chalk mate, in or outside a building! I don't care what liquids you're leaking, you ain't doing it.

[BOHEMION]

quote:Originally posted by -Dex-

Degrease engine, go for a ride round the block and check where the oil is when you get back?


Yep thats what i used to do with my Ducati