Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Timing Chest Oil Leak

Author: Patrick Hayes

Date: Jul 25, 2005, 4:05 PM

Post ID: 1719205811





Greg Bender wrote:
 I've identified an oil leak coming from the timing chest cover on my

Isn't there a traditional oil seal riding on the rotating cranshaft
surface? Most likely it is the seal and not the gasket. Be prepared to
closely examine the surface that the seal rides on. Has to be something
to seal the crank sticking out the front. I certainly would not do this
level of work without changing every seal and gasket.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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