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America oil leak!!! #383354 03/31/2010 7:57 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Cumbria oldbutfit OP Complete Newb
OP oldbutfit Complete Newb Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Cumbria	Yikes...... ran my 08 America over weekend with 3k on the clock just to get her ready for the "Spring" its snowing as I write this however noticed a weep of oil on cylinder head! WHAT!!!! I know wot it means but cant believe it!! She has already had a re-call due to engine management light coming on when it rains....packed the sensor with grease was the solution. Howay man I love the motor and its been spoiled since I got it but after 3k it should not be giving me grief and costing hard earned Â£Â£Â£Â£ not pleased. anyone else got similar probs with America? Mike

Re: America oil leak!!! oldbutfit #383355 03/31/2010 8:23 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Northwestern South Carolina mrt202 Learned Hand
mrt202 Learned Hand Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Northwestern South Carolina	It's not a "problem", it's a characteristic! Nothing that a dab of RTV on the cam cover gasket won't fix... It's just her way of asking you to get to know her a little more intimately! Break out the tools and have a date-night with your new gal... Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come; He will guide you in all truth:

Re: America oil leak!!! mrt202 #383356 03/31/2010 10:47 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Cumbria oldbutfit OP Complete Newb
OP oldbutfit Complete Newb Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Cumbria	Ha ha......thanks man your a star! oh well I wonder wot else she may do for attention? leak from her bottom? dont answer that!!! Must be cos she was confined to the garage over the worst winter we have had for some years was goin to say typical woman wantin spoilin etc.....but I will resist that cos its not PC...... ooooooooppppps sorry girls hey we know you love us guys spoilin you! Mike getting very stir crazy cos its still snowin and hellish windy

Re: America oil leak!!! oldbutfit #383357 03/31/2010 11:03 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,463 Bristol UK. GinaS Loquacious
GinaS Loquacious Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,463 Bristol UK.	Quote: was goin to say typical woman wantin spoilin etc.....but I will resist that cos its not PC...... ooooooooppppps sorry girls And here's me having issues with my bike.... that I'm convinced is MALE!! From the one who's been out riding today in the wind and rain and rode home from work last night in rain that was worse than coming back from Dent last year! Gina 03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 09 America - It's very blue....

Re: America oil leak!!! GinaS #383358 03/31/2010 7:22 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 639 Battle Creek, Michigan 08America Adjunct
08America Adjunct Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 639 Battle Creek, Michigan	Hey mrt what is "RTV"? I mentioned this in a very similar thread with a pic, but mine leaks a bit of oil too. I tightened the valve bolts, as recommended and that seemed to help. But I'm thinking that might be a good idea to do this RTV trick. Blue/White, Battery Relocated, 155/45's, AI removed, Cocktail shakers

Re: America oil leak!!! 08America #383359 03/31/2010 9:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 246 Beaverton Oregon USA MsChevious1 Adjunct
MsChevious1 Adjunct Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 246 Beaverton Oregon USA	Some of us girls don't go for the whole "Spoiling" thing...makes us suspicious about what you have either already done or are wanting to do or buy. I have to admit, my America didn't seem to like wintering either and refused to start first try at all, but now that it's been out a couple short rides, it starts like a champ each time. I think bikes get jellous when you take the cage to work instead. Hee hee hee! Don't knock on death's door. Ring the doorbell and run...he hates that! My bike photo bucket http://photobucket.com/MsChevious1

Re: America oil leak!!! 08America #383360 04/01/2010 1:57 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 386 Night_Rider Adjunct
Night_Rider Adjunct Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 386	Quote: Hey mrt what is "RTV...I'm thinking that might be a good idea to do this RTV trick. RTV is "Room temp vulcanizing" Pretty much standard silicone. When you go to buy some make sure it says oil resistant. Usually it's black. here is a link I googled about the same topic. Hope this helps. NR 1982 Pontiac Trans Am...K.I.T.T. in progress. "It looks like Darth Vaders bathroom in here..."

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