Oil leak
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 11:25
Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I've posted on this forum, but now I have a question which might ring a bell with someone.
I have just completed the Moto Piston Rally on my 1978 500 Strada, it's about the 4th time I've done it on this bike and once again it was pretty trouble-free - except for an oil leak. Since I rebuilt the engine a few years ago, it's been completely oil tight, but not now it isn't! It's very difficult to spot exactly where it's coming from, but it seems to be from the area of the rear cylinder head gasket, but there's oil everywhere now. It didn't affect running and the rear plug isn't showing any contamination. The front cylinder is clean and the rocker box breathers are in place.
Before I start tearing it apart, I thought I'd ask if anyone has had a similar problem and invite comments.
Regards,
Joe.
I have just completed the Moto Piston Rally on my 1978 500 Strada, it's about the 4th time I've done it on this bike and once again it was pretty trouble-free - except for an oil leak. Since I rebuilt the engine a few years ago, it's been completely oil tight, but not now it isn't! It's very difficult to spot exactly where it's coming from, but it seems to be from the area of the rear cylinder head gasket, but there's oil everywhere now. It didn't affect running and the rear plug isn't showing any contamination. The front cylinder is clean and the rocker box breathers are in place.
Before I start tearing it apart, I thought I'd ask if anyone has had a similar problem and invite comments.
Regards,
Joe.