While I was swapping the oil filter studs I snapped on the new motor, I noticed a bolt loose inside the oil filter location.
which actually appears to be directly below the inner rods the engine slides down on.
its the left one
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/Chronno1201/100_0061.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/Chronno1201/100_0062.jpg)
My crazy luck... im actually almost certain I found the cause of the leak.
So I def plan to still buy all new copper washers, bolts, and now some extra oil filter cover studs.
But then still put it aside as a "Hopefully" extra running engine.
I say my crazy luck because, its just my luck I would notice this AFTER I blew so much money going to Pitt and getting another engine.
(edit)
sorry minds all over the place as always..... TOO many problems at once. hahaha
It WAS looser, I tightened it by hand most of the way then stopped so I can take a pic.
Good eye buddy :cheers: What do those bolts hold in place?
Should be one of the bolts holding the cases together........
Quote from: Big Rich on March 27, 2012, 04:36:56 PM
Should be one of the bolts holding the cases together........
Wow.......I guess that makes sense since the bottom end is in upper and lower halves.....Not left and right like on a thumper.
bolts that hold the cases together... :o thats why i had those two allen head bolts i couldn't figure out where there placement is.... :icon_eek: :icon_eek: maybe i should put those back :oops: guess that's what happens when u get an engine in a basket... :dunno_black: if they really are case bolts, then tomb, i hate to tell ya, thats not the cause of your leak. because mine is leak free, sorry :sad:
^^ no problem.
im no longer worried about my previous engine.
I still plan to buy new copper washers and bolts for it tho.
just incase.
but hey, you helped me out, i never woulda thought those allen head bolts went there. thanks! :cheers: