Minor Oil Leak

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DavShill · #1 Post by **DavShill** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:29 pm

Just been for a blast and parked up and noticed a small drip of oil on the garage floor. Further investigation revealed oil splash on the exhaust pipework on RHS just below the coolant expansion tank. Looked closer and I think it's coming from the sensor which I am assuming is the oil pressure sensor. Wiped it clean and there is no seepage when the engine is not running so I'm presuming it's only when the oil is under pressure.

It doesn't seem to be leaking from the point where it bolts into the engine, but from where the electric spade connector fits into the body of the sensor.

So - anyone else had this? I presume it's a straight swap out. Timely really cos I need to do an oil change anyway.

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:45 pm

Not had this myself but I have heard it has happened to others.

flatlander · #3 Post by **flatlander** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:28 pm

Inno skipper mine seems to be using more oil but buggered if I can see where from at least you've found yours lol

anzacinexile · #4 Post by **anzacinexile** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:02 am

Happened to me. Switch weeped from where the metal body crimps the plastic. No biggie to change, don't even have to drain oil.

...in fact, apart from consumables, that's the only thing to fail on me in 60K miles

DavShill · #5 Post by **DavShill** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:01 pm

Thanks anzac. Just the job. Located the part and looks to be about £12 plus vat.

flatlander · #6 Post by **flatlander** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:20 pm

okay Ill steal this thread then :) suggestions for where my oil is going I think I occasionally notice a seepage on the front left casing as if it is coming from under the fairing not from the oil filler cap itself or anything but it is getting a little concerning

Aladinsaneuk · #7 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:39 pm

check your airbox and crank breather

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:02 pm

flatlander wrote:okay Ill steal this thread then :) suggestions for where my oil is going I think I occasionally notice a seepage on the front left casing as if it is coming from under the fairing not from the oil filler cap itself or anything but it is getting a little concerning

Sometimes the front cam cover seal develops a leak around where the sensor wire passes through.
From where you say you are seeing the oil, it wouldn't surprise me if this was the source - particularly as it's not that easy to get a look at.

flatlander · #9 Post by **flatlander** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:58 pm

Sorted thanks for the input forgot when we put the renegade on didn't put breather filter

D-Rider · #10 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:59 pm

flatlander wrote:Sorted thanks for the input forgot when we put the renegade on didn't put breather filter

Doh!

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:43 pm

crap!

i was right for a change!

D-Rider · #12 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:50 pm

Lucky guess ..... will happen once in a while - both for you and those Shakespeare-typing monkeys

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:54 pm

;)

Yes my lord BadgerPube-san

k1w1boy · #14 Post by **k1w1boy** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:35 pm

...I've had the oil pressure sensor fail, but most recent oil leak turned out to be from my rear shock absorber.

Viking · #15 Post by **Viking** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:21 am

k1w1boy wrote:...I've had the oil pressure sensor fail, but most recent oil leak turned out to be from my rear shock absorber.

Which reminds me.... I really do have to get my shock absorber repaired before summer arrives.