Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: oil leak

Author: Patrick Hayes

Date: Jul 4, 2001, 5:55 PM

Post ID: 1707370813


In a message dated 07/04/2001 1:34:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
haw-@frontiernet.net writes:

<< If our friend (I forgot his name already) pulls that big
center bolt should he replace the O-ring? >>

Since this is the loopframe list, I think only the very last Eldos with
timing chains had the O-ring type head bolt plug with a 10mm allen hole. All
of the earlier ones had aluminum crush washers with a big hex. Not sure, but
I think they are interchangeable so many may have upgraded. And yes, the
heat and pressure really does a job on the o-ring. Suggest you toss it every
time. Cheap to keep on stock.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
EV, EV, SPII, V-65-C, Monza, SuperAlce
MGNOC L-403

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