New Oil Leak

[Eighty8LE]

Looked under my sled in the garage and it looks like it has been leaking oil since I put it away. Upon quick inspection I could not tell where it is coming from. Any ideas what would be the likely culprit? It is on the exhaust side and is motor oil. I swear ive put more oil into this sled than past 2 strokes.

 

[MrSled]

Looked under my sled in the garage and it looks like it has been leaking oil since I put it away. Upon quick inspection I could not tell where it is coming from. Any ideas what would be the likely culprit? It is on the exhaust side and is motor oil. I swear ive put more oil into this sled than past 2 strokes.

Check the drain plug or one of the lines on the bottom of the tank.

 

[DranttelSS]

Probably the sealant between the oil tank and chain case cover.

 

[cannondale27]

And look for cracks on tank.

 

[yamadoo]

It could just be some spill from the last spring change.....hopeful thinking.

 

[Joe ltx-le]

Not sure if you changed the oil when you put it away, but if that's the case did the oil filter o ring stick to the block on the old filter. This is very common.

Also the lines at the bottom of the oil tank can rub.

 

[waldo1]

chain case cover leaking - pull it, clean it, file it flat where possible, reseal it with silicone around gasket.