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Chrisb
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 08:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Anybody else having problems with the oil cooler lines "weeping"? Also discovered the shifter shaft coming out of the primary has a "weep".
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Teeps
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 08:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yes, a quick spritz with some brake cleaner and I'm done.
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Buelluk
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My lines wept on my XB9S ,but I have not noticed it on my Uly.
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Arthurc
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 09:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yup... mine certainly get misty-eyed. Pointed out to the dealer at my last servicing. They tightened them up but they still weep. I've never noticed dripping from them so I'm not overly concerned that this is a major source of oil loss. The Uly does seem to like to drink oil (well mine anyway). Perhaps I better plan a ride to the Betty Ford clinic...
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Red_chili
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 02:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
You guys running synth? If so, at how many miles did you start running synth?
No weeping here.
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Arthurc
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 03:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yup, I'm running Syn3. Changed to that at ~4000km. Don't recall if it was weeping prior to that.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 03:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm running Amsoil, and it seems like I'm always putting 4 oz. in every other week. I have over 6000 miles and haven't noticed any weeps yet....
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Pso
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 05:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Wolfrideratorider-What wt are you using?
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Davo
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Pso,

MCV 20-50 is the AMS oil that is recommended for both holes.
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Lorazepam
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Mobil 1 Vtwin here. Not much of a leak, just some oil on my boot, and it isnt enough to leave a mark after I park.
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Ka5ysy
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 07:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Did you guys with the oil consumption notes do a factory-recommended break-in?

Just curious.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 08:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Did you guys with the oil consumption notes do a factory-recommended break-in?

Just curious.

You really do like to live dangerous!
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Im using the 20/50 and yes I broke it inLIKE I STOLE IT
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Ka5ysy
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 11:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
FB: Yep, I live dangerously... Im a lawyer ! YIKES !!!!
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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 11:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I broke mine in Motoman method and mine doesn't seem to use oil.
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Arthurc
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ka5ysy: Did you guys with the oil consumption notes do a factory-recommended break-in?

Yup.
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Windrider
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My Uly has a slight weep at the oil cooler fittings, around the oil filter (multiple oil filters) and where the clutch cable mates the engine case.

These are very small leaks, just enough to leave an oily film. I have never had to add any oil to the engine.
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Red_chili
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
FWIW, for case mating surfaces an RTV product called "The Right Stuff" is darn close to bulletproof. Used in on Toyota differentials and transmissions. I HATE oil leaks and am committed to a clean vehicle - no contamination to water crossings that way.

Sounds like a very minor issue though...
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Daulyfreek
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I had a poorly attached oil line (to the oil filter) that was dripping. Replaced under warranty. The oil cooler upper fitting was leaking a little but tightened up fine.
No leaks now.
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