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Post by epdowd on Jul 15, 2010 16:00:13 GMT -6
A bit of forecasting here, if the crankcase oil leak gets worse. Has anyone tried any of the Stop Leak additive to the oil ?? I have read that it may clog radiator and heater cores but my scoot doesn't have any so,, any idea's eh  |
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Post by Alleyoop on Jul 15, 2010 21:34:05 GMT -6
That might work, put some in let it get nice and hot and if it stops the leak change it out.
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Post by zugzug on Jul 15, 2010 21:47:18 GMT -6
In my experience, anything that will plug up a oil/coolant leak will also plug up other things too.
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Post by Jon C on Jul 16, 2010 0:23:34 GMT -6
I've only read one other post where someone tried it, and it worked. I'm temped to try it myself.
Anyone know how it works? Isn't there some lead balls or something is that stuff?
epdowd, if you use it, let us know how it works!
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Post by epdowd on Jul 16, 2010 8:31:30 GMT -6
Thanks for the replies guy's !!. Yes, I think I will try it in a few days. I'm watching to see if it is getting worse,, seems to be..
I'll check all the Stop Leak brands and go from there. Will keep you posted. Our local motorcycle shop is closed for vacation. I was going to see if there is a way to weld the block.
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Post by jct842 on Jul 16, 2010 15:01:54 GMT -6
use the red high temp silicon, clean and scratch surface and it will hold.
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Post by epdowd on Jul 19, 2010 8:00:00 GMT -6
Great story jr !!, I just went out and bought enough bubble gum to fill the trunk !! and the neighbors dog said he will do the chewing  .. Well I already put the Red Hi Temp RTV on. I roughed up the case with some sand paper, cleaned it several times with Naptha and then pressed and spread the RTV on. I let it set all day yesterday and will see what happens today when I take it out for a good run. Thanks for the tip tho,, I'll definitley use that method if this doesn't pan out. I'm hoping I don't have to use the additive. |
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Post by epdowd on Jul 22, 2010 18:05:57 GMT -6
OK, I have put around 40 mi an the scoot since the Red RTV sealer. Still have a leak but a very small one so it has helped quite a bit. If it gets worse I'll follow the Dr.'s orders , clean everything off, drain oil and apply a dose of torch.. Then Red RTV..
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Post by jct842 on Jul 22, 2010 22:29:29 GMT -6
some fine scratches won't hurt to give the red some where to grab on to. aluminum is a slick surface that oxidizes instantly with a thin film as soon as it is cleaned off or even milled off. that is why it is so hard to weld or even solder to. (yes it can be soldered but is a real bitch to do it) chances are if you see any sign of oil it is not adhering completely. john
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Post by epdowd on Jul 23, 2010 17:41:52 GMT -6
Thanks for the reply. Yep, I roughed it up with some coarse sandpaper before I put on the RTV..
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
.. Well I already put the Red Hi Temp RTV on. I roughed up the case with some sand paper, cleaned it several times with Naptha and then pressed and spread the RTV on.