03-04-2023, 10:11 PM
Thank All for the info and advice. I will have a careful appraisal of where the oil is coming from. It is now beyond bearable, not so much in money terms as pools on the ground (or in the drip tray).
Was out on the Spring Run today and the effect at ground was profound, even when spending less than 5minutes topping up the petrol tank.
I did replace the valve chest gasket with a silicone one a few months ago. Maybe oil near the rear of the panel is from the breather holes and blown back?
I think I may do both the valve chest and sump with a silicone gasket. I believe the surfaces must be clean and dry to get a good seal.
Thanks again for your help. Any major surgery of the threaded holes in the crankcase will have to wait for an engine out adventure.
Was out on the Spring Run today and the effect at ground was profound, even when spending less than 5minutes topping up the petrol tank.
I did replace the valve chest gasket with a silicone one a few months ago. Maybe oil near the rear of the panel is from the breather holes and blown back?
I think I may do both the valve chest and sump with a silicone gasket. I believe the surfaces must be clean and dry to get a good seal.
Thanks again for your help. Any major surgery of the threaded holes in the crankcase will have to wait for an engine out adventure.