Right side oil leak By cptk (Read 510 times)

[cptk]

So I put in a new stator a few weeks ago...and now I have an oil leak on the right side of the motor ( tis a pet peve of mine ) So one can only imagine the frustration I am feeling...Put a little extra on the bolts this weekend and think I stripped one . So I ordered a new gasket ( used high temp RTV on the stator redo ) and new belt and led's for dash and am planning a tear down around may 27th...I am wondering if in fact I stripped the 8mm bolt on the case cover what size drill do I use to drill it out and what size tap do I use to put in a new bolt??? The other thing is do I use the gasket sealant to put in the new gasket or leave well enough alone...?

[Jeff]

Might try a Heli-Coil insert in the stripped hole. As for the gasket, it it is a quality gasket you shouldn't need any sealant, but some folks use a very light smear of sealant on both sides of the gasket. A good gasket and the proper torque on the bolts should be sufficient.

[cptk]

Thanx Jeff,
Still waiting for parts to do anything. Got two belts inthe mail yesterday from the deal on e-bay..9.00 for a gates powerlink 856x23. I'm set for at least two years on belts. Look really good not dried out or cracked. Anyhow bike right now is running great other than the leak. Waiting for vacation week to tear it down....

Thanx K.