Oil leak from small slot directly above crankcase
Recently purchased 2000 Jackal. Oil leak from vicinity of crankcase after 100 miles. Cleaned crankcase, checked bolts for tightness, traced leak to small slot centered directly in rear above where crankcase bolts up to housing. Checked crankcase and transmission oil levels. OK.
Overfill?
Overfill?
Motorcycles - Moto Guzzi - California Jackal - 2001 Moto Guzzi California Jackal
Answers & Comments
Check that the oil is not leaking from the spark plug.
When there is oil dripping from the crank case , usually there is a poor seal and too much pressure from the engine.
Try cleaning the crankcase well with detergent, so that you can understand where the oil comes from.
Also checkl that oil level is not overfilled.
Naturally when I told you to clean the crankcase with soap I mean the external surface... you never know.
It is most likely seepage between the crankcase and the housing, this is caused by slight warp-age of the case halves and is a common leak/seep area, you can pull the case apart AND REPLACE THE GASKET AND TRUE UP THE MATING SURFACES AND MOST LIKELY CURE THE LEAK, BUT THAT IS ALLOT OF WORK, JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT