2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
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2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
If anyone can tell me how to seal the round seal of the viewing eye, i would be very grateful. WOuld silican (obviously done when the level is lower) do it? Or a poxy resin? It's only a small leak but after a few days doesn't half leave a puddle of the red stuff on the pavement.
thanks for your help
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thanks for your help
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
This is a common problem this is what you need http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Suzuki-GT380-GT5 ... _69f-z9w6Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
WOuldn't just a bit of poxy resin do the trick?GTandcbr wrote:This is a common problem this is what you need http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Suzuki-GT380-GT5 ... _69f-z9w6Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ebay doesn't work in Lebanon
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
I sealed one of mine with a little gasket sealer,hasn't leaked for a couple of years now.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
I would try the gasket sealer because if the epoxy didn't work you may have to look for a new tank.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
im guessing with the oil lower than the eye viewer level?GTandcbr wrote:I would try the gasket sealer because if the epoxy didn't work you may have to look for a new tank.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
What is wrong with doing it the right way? The parts are available, and they're cheap.
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If you stroke it more than twice; you're playing with it.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
rngdng wrote:What is wrong with doing it the right way? The parts are available, and they're cheap.
What is wrong with reading what i wrote earlier? Ebay doesn't workn Lebanon.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
These do, I should think.
http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or these
https://www.discountbikespares.co.uk/sh ... 4600-31830" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But why not just remove the sightglass and put an O ring behind, then tighten up again?
http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or these
https://www.discountbikespares.co.uk/sh ... 4600-31830" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But why not just remove the sightglass and put an O ring behind, then tighten up again?
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
Sorry, my mistake. I did not see that detail. Is shipping from the US an issue or is it Ebay in general?Ramjam wrote:rngdng wrote:What is wrong with doing it the right way? The parts are available, and they're cheap.
What is wrong with reading what i wrote earlier? Ebay doesn't workn Lebanon.
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If you stroke it more than twice; you're playing with it.
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
Alan H wrote:These do, I should think.
http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or these
https://www.discountbikespares.co.uk/sh ... 4600-31830" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But why not just remove the sightglass and put an O ring behind, then tighten up again?
Believe it or not, Discountbikes only uses Paypal. THIS is what dosn't work in Lebanon, when i wrote that Ebay doesn't work. It's the PP component.
Anywyay, i dind't even know you could take it out. Does it screw out? The sightglass
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Re: 2T oil leaking from viewing eye in oil tank...
No,the problem is Lebanon and paypal don' work. So it's always difficult finding a dealer in the UK or US who will first of all take a call over the phone and accept CC details.rngdng wrote:Sorry, my mistake. I did not see that detail. Is shipping from the US an issue or is it Ebay in general?Ramjam wrote:rngdng wrote:What is wrong with doing it the right way? The parts are available, and they're cheap.
What is wrong with reading what i wrote earlier? Ebay doesn't workn Lebanon.
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A lot won't. And then of course you have to find one which also deals with international post.
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