Oil Leak

[hustle]

I changed my oil earlier today before i wen't out on my bike. I must say, the oil was black so its good i changed it.

Well, Under my engine, there are two nuts. One big one small. I opened the small one up thinking it was the oil, when i opened it up, a spring came out and some oil. Because there was only a bit of oil, i realised this wasn't the correct nut. What was it that i opened. The reason i want to know as it seems there is oil leaking from it. Its either leaking from that or the big nut. I can't tell at the moment.

What can i do to stop the leaking.
I must check tommorow if i forgot to put the washer on with the nut when i screwed it back up.

 

[Mack]

The bolt you released is the cam chain tensioner bolt. It is pumped up under oil pressure and the oil you saw was this being released. Both bolts should have a washer. Don't overtighten them either. They are easy to strip.

 

[hustle]

The bolt you released is the cam chain tensioner bolt. It is pumped up under oil pressure and the oil you saw was this being released. Both bolts should have a washer. Don't overtighten them either. They are easy to strip.

I tightene the little screw up real tight and then it went past the tight and came loose constantly.

Is it messed up now?

 

[Mack]

yup...have to get it helicoiled.

 

[noidea]

Yep, its firked. Could probably get away with some sealant or teflon tape or something. But let this be a lesson, when your doing up steel bolts into an aluminium/alloy casting be super careful not teh strip the thread.