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Is this an oil leak?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:37 am
by 150pcxer
Hi all,
It appeared after starting the engine for a few minutes for the first time of the day after being left overnight.
There is also a burnt smell while the engine runs.
Re: Is this an oil leak?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:25 pm
by springer1
What’s the oil level look like? Put a bit on your fingertip - if it tastes sweet it’s coolant. Have you done any work to the scoot recently ?
Re: Is this an oil leak?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:47 pm
by 150pcxer
springer1 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:25 pm
What’s the oil level look like? Put a bit on your fingertip - if it tastes sweet it’s coolant. Have you done any work to the scoot recently ?
Recently changed to a new stock clutch, that's all.
I went to the workshop and was told that there was a problem with the "cam cover gasket", causing the leak and bad smell. Not sure if he meant the valve cover gasket.
Will be going to another workshop for another opinion.
Re: Is this an oil leak?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:11 am
by gn2
springer1 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:25 pmif it tastes sweet it’s coolant
If it doesn't taste sweet, its carcinogenic.
Never stick vehicle fluids anywhere near your mouth.
Or other bodily orifices.
Re: Is this an oil leak?
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:00 pm
by Conelite
Simply judging by all the burned oil on the header, you probably do have a leak.