Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Oil Leak

Author: Keith Ruff

Date: Jun 7, 2001, 6:19 AM

Post ID: 1707023839


Think this a standard for Moto Guzzi's, but was wondering if there is a
fix. My Ambo has been sitting in the garage on it's center stand for a
few weeks now as I have been doing some home improvement stuff and
working on her in my spare time. I don't want to take her out for a
cruise until I figure out this Gen Warning Light/charging system
dilemma. I noticed some oil under the engine, laughed when I saw it as
I hear they all leak a few drops when sitting. Even my neighbor and my
mechanic have oil spots under their Guzzi's. I took a look underneath
to see where it is coming from, and initially I thought it was the oil
drain plug, but upon further investigation, it appears the oil is
weeping out of a small hole that is on the engine casing, then runs down
around the oil drain plug, then onto the floor. Looks like some sort of
vent hole or something. Can anyone tell me what this hole is and if
there is anyway to prevent the oil from weeping out? The hole is not on
the oil pan, it's on the bottom of the engine case just in front of the
oil pan/drain plug towards the front of the bike.

Thanx,

Keith Ruff
71 Police Amabassador - NJ

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