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digiacomo racing

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oil leak from cylinder head side covers
« on: May 13, 2008, 07:10:05 PM »
today i was riding my 78 550k and i there was a massive oil leak coming from both sides of the of the head where the shafts that hold the rocker arms in place. i went to the honda dealer and ordered new O rings for the side covers. Anything else i should do or know ?
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Offline bryanj

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Re: oil leak from cylinder head side covers
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2008, 10:20:43 PM »
Should be a soft alloy washer between the steel bracket the end cap fastens to and the valve cover and a steel washer above, if that bolt is slightly loose oil will leak
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digiacomo racing

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Re: oil leak from cylinder head side covers
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2008, 10:09:37 AM »
didn't see a washer it does screw in with a tapered screw. it is tight.
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digiacomo racing

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Re: oil leak from cylinder head side covers
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2008, 08:06:18 PM »
came home from work checked for the washer. had it on the wrong side. Thank You bryanj
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