jaymeferreyra Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Hi My 2001 super Blackbird is leaking oil from the Rear balancer idle gear o-ring. How I can fix it? Is a easy fix? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 If it's true that the engine has to come apart to replace the o-ring I would try: https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-sealants/sealants/permatex-spray-sealant-leak-repair/?locale=en_us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 You might be able to slide the shaft out just far enough to replace the o-ring. Not sure, as it's been a long time since I messed with that, and I had the cases split. Just make sure you mark the position/rotation of the shaft before you loosen the clamp arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymeferreyra Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 hours ago, superhawk996 said: If it's true that the engine has to come apart to replace the o-ring I would try: https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-sealants/sealants/permatex-spray-sealant-leak-repair/?locale=en_us 38 minutes ago, jon haney said: You might be able to slide the shaft out just far enough to replace the o-ring. Not sure, as it's been a long time since I messed with that, and I had the cases split. Just make sure you mark the position/rotation of the shaft before you loosen the clamp arm. Thanks It seems that it is so rare for this to happen that I find almost nothing about it. My bird have only 45.000 km... I'm disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 How long have you owned it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymeferreyra Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 hours ago, XXitanium said: How long have you owned it? Since 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I bought my 2000 in 2010. I've done tires and a starter. I don't consider myself overly mechanical, but I did the stator myself. There are a couple known things that go wrong. The Cam Chain Tensioner is another. This is the first time I remember hearing of that seal. superhawk996 keeps his bikes in his living room and is a mechanic. I'd at least try his suggestion as a short run solution. How big is the puddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymeferreyra Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, XXitanium said: I bought my 2000 in 2010. I've done tires and a starter. I don't consider myself overly mechanical, but I did the stator myself. There are a couple known things that go wrong. The Cam Chain Tensioner is another. This is the first time I remember hearing of that seal. superhawk996 keeps his bikes in his living room and is a mechanic. I'd at least try his suggestion as a short run solution. How big is the puddle? There is still no puddle (until now), sometimes there is a small drop on the underside of the engine and it is dirty with oil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZYTiXO03e4 Edited April 13, 2021 by jaymeferreyra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Another option, if there's a spot to do it, is to stick a rag or napkin in there to absorb it to keep it from making a mess. And it looks like you tried to post a video, but it's just a white screen with audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymeferreyra Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 hours ago, superhawk996 said: Another option, if there's a spot to do it, is to stick a rag or napkin in there to absorb it to keep it from making a mess. And it looks like you tried to post a video, but it's just a white screen with audio. I had already thought of putting something absorbent, but resistant to heat, but I don't know any material with these characteristics ... I already edited my previous post and put a YouTube link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 This absorbs a lot of oil, no clue on heat resistance: https://smile.amazon.com/Star-brite-Bilge-Pads-Pack/dp/B00FS4LKMU?sa-no-redirect=1 This is heat resistance, and absorbs a little bit of oil: https://smile.amazon.com/Automotive-Replacement-Exhaust-Heat-Wrap-Matting-Sleeving/b?ie=UTF8&node=15726941&sa-no-redirect=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymeferreyra Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, SwampNut said: This absorbs a lot of oil, no clue on heat resistance: https://smile.amazon.com/Star-brite-Bilge-Pads-Pack/dp/B00FS4LKMU?sa-no-redirect=1 This is heat resistance, and absorbs a little bit of oil: https://smile.amazon.com/Automotive-Replacement-Exhaust-Heat-Wrap-Matting-Sleeving/b?ie=UTF8&node=15726941&sa-no-redirect=1 Thanks in advance for your help. I think I should use something resistant to heat, I'm afraid something might go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 The engine block, away from the exhaust, isn't going to get hot enough to matter. Basically whatever the coolant temp is is about as hot as the back of the block will get. I've run rags & paper towels in the valley of my Powerstroke for years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymeferreyra Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, superhawk996 said: The engine block, away from the exhaust, isn't going to get hot enough to matter. Basically whatever the coolant temp is is about as hot as the back of the block will get. I've run rags & paper towels in the valley of my Powerstroke for years. Thank you in advance for your help. So there is no danger that an absorbent cloth will burn due to the heat? Edited April 13, 2021 by jaymeferreyra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 11 hours ago, superhawk996 said: And it looks like you tried to post a video, but it's just a white screen with audio. It works for me. I agree about the heat not being too high at the rear of the block. I rapped a air shifter bottle in foam and it laid on on rear of the block without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 5 hours ago, jaymeferreyra said: Thank you in advance for your help. So there is no danger that an absorbent cloth will burn due to the heat? I wouldn't be worried about it, but I won't say that there's no danger. The flash point of oil and cotton are both way too high to ever reach (around 400F), but oily cotton could ignite as low as 250F. Still higher than I'd expect to ever see in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, blackhawkxx said: It works for me. He fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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