welshwan Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 just out of curiosity what would cause the engine oil to find its way into the flywheel casing? I knew where to look for the problem as two separate people had suggested that i check the flywheel. Someone suggested that it was some seal that had failed (i can't remember what, crankshaft maybe? i honestly can't remember what was said hahaha) . But long story short it has died a horrible death LOL Here's a photo of the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Not in workshop as i will NOT be fixing it, just put it up to show everyone really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 has it seazed then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 you can push the kick starter all the way by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0hn Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wow, unlucky dude. I wouldn't have thought oil leaking in like that would have caused the engine to totally die. There is no way to fix it or just too expensive? What's next on the list, another XT lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Just can't be arsed with it lol. Have been looking for/thinking of a new bike for quite some time now, this is the push i need. BTW lovely looking new bike you have, my uncle has a 426 that he is currently trying to get MOT ready, he's not working at it flat out, just when he has time (has full time job, family and keeps livestock). . . . i will be pestering him to sell me it when i am able to do my full license test But as thats a few months shy of two years away i will be getting something else long before then. As far as repairing it gos, it can be done and failing that engine could be changed over, but in all honesty i really cant be fucked to strip it down and get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 20, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 20, 2013 whats the deal here, why not just fit a new seal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 I had only just finished fixing something else that was wrong with it not one hour before this had happened, had to wait fucking ages for parts, put a lot of time and effort into getting it sorted, i go on it for an hour and this happens. At the risk of sounding abit grouchy about it- i have lost all interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prichard XT Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 mate isn't there supposed to be oil in the crankcase flywheel side well there is in mine also how much oil was left in the engine when you emptied it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 That's what i was told by a few reliable sources - could always be wrong. no ideas how much oil is still in the correct side, as it was only one side i opened..and not checked dip stick after 'the incident', it was fine before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Its good he's back or you would definitely be the new Grouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Difference being i know what is wrong, and could probably fix it if i really tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 sounds just like what the Grouch would say hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prichard XT Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 no there is supposed to be oil in bothsides for definite you can be sure of this also by the starter motor being stator side that will need oil on the gears whats actually wrong with it dose it start at all, any funny sounds nocking or smells burning oil or electrics, what colour is the exhaust smoke the only oil seal I could think that would cause it to die and still be holding oil would be the piston oil ring and is letting oil up past the piston that would usually be down to there being to much oil or a blocked crankcase breather so how many miles has it done do you self service keep on it tho mate its the worst pain seeing ya bike and not being able to ride it need any pointers message us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prichard XT Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Its good he's back or you would definitely be the new Grouch this had me in stitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0hn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 BTW lovely looking new bike you have, my uncle has a 426 ... Thanks lol, I was told the 426s are crazy for a newbie. Good luck if it gets passed down to you . What you planning to do with your XT if you aren't going to fix it? Sell for parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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