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Beautiful in Colors. Fixing Oil Leaks.Oil leaks are usually a
misunderstood problem. In most cases, the problem is minor and easily
repaired. But usually by the time you get around to checking out an oil
leak, there is oil everywhere and it’s practically impossible to tell
exactly where it is coming from.
It’s best to clean the unit up, so you can get an idea where the fresh
oil is coming from. A few questions you should ask to help determine the
problem are:
Does the unit leak oil when it is not running?
What is the highest point where you see fresh oil?
Does the Engine blow oil or smoke when running?
Is the engine over full on oil or is the oil thin?
Is the engine leaking from more than one place when running?
Reviewing the above questions…
1. If the engine is leaking while setting it is usually caused by a
loose drain or fill plug, bad gasket, lower seal or possibly a crack or
maybe pinhole in the case. The latter would normally have showed up when
the unit was new though.Affordable ntk oil seals Beautiful in Colors.
2. If oil is really high on the engine it could mean a blown head gasket or loose dip stick.
3. If the engine smokes badly it could mean internal wear or possibly
crankcase pressure. Modern engines run with a slight vacuum in the
crankcase. This is maintained by the crankcase breather valve. If this
valve is not functioning or is installed wrong, you can be building a
pressure in the crankcase. Many engine gaskets, seals and governor
shafts are not designed to handle a pressure, and this will result in an
oil leak.Affordable ntk oil seals Beautiful in Colors.
4. Oil that is to thin because of gasoline dilution can cause all kinds
of leaking problems and smoking conditions as can water in the
crankcase, which causes foaming. In the Summer heat many engine
manufacturers recommend 30W oil. If you have gas in the crankcase check
this link.
5. If the oil is coming from more than one place or from the governor
shaft, point plunger, etc., it’s probably because of crankcase
pressure. Many of the modern shops can check for this using a manometer.
Crankcase pressure can be a big problem and can have more than one
cause. It is best to let a trained technician with the right equipment
figure it out.
Not all oil leaks are serious repairs. It could be as simple as a loose drain plug or overfilled crankcase.Affordable ntk oil seals Beautiful in Colors.
Some common fixes are as follows:
1. Side mounted oil breather gasket: Oil rarely leaks from here unless
too much oil has been put into the engine. Check the engine oil level
and drain if overfilled. Refill to the proper level.
2. Sump gasket: Remove the engine from the equipment and replace the sump gasket.
3. PTO oil seal: This is a rare problem. If you’ve determined it’s the
PTO oil seal buy a seal puller and replace the seal. Or take it to the
shop for repair.
4. Sump bolt has worked itself loose: This sometimes happens to lawn tractor engines. Remove the sump and replace the gasket.
5. Crack in sump: This usually only happens if you hit something big and really hard. The sump must be replaced.
6. Oil fill tube gasket is broken or missing: Replace this o-ring or paper gasket.
7. Dipstick tube problems: Sometimes just replacing the dipstick o-ring
gasket will not work. This is usually due to a deformation in the
dipstick tube. Replace the tube and the problem should be
fixed.Affordable ntk oil seals Beautiful in Colors.
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