**** Oil Leak.

[1clicc]

I've just ran my new 80cc motor from ebay for a couple of trip maybe a total of 3 mile and already gotten an oil leak on the head above the muffler. Is there a way i can fix this? I've also got a little gasoline leak on the bottom of the carborator where the little screw with a red gasket ring. Please advise. Thanks fellas.

 

[srdavo]

sounds like your exhaust pipe is loose or the gasket is bad.
be gentle when tightening the exhaust.

 

[fetor56]

Please post a close-up pic if possible.

 

[1clicc]

Oil Leak

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[fetor56]

Tighten your head bolts in an X pattern(top left/bottom right/top right/bottom left) ONLY to a moderate pressure(12ft/lbs)
Don't go crazy tightening & check regularly.
That's one of the very few things in my 2-stroke that requires sustained attention.

BTW....excellent pics....that's going to be an invaluable asset.

 

[1clicc]

Thanks, i'll try what you have mention. Is it also neccessary to make a gasket with those gasket maker?

 

[fetor56]

Thanks, i'll try what you have mention. Is it also neccessary to make a gasket with those gasket maker?

If your talking about the little gasket on the carby try tightening it,but not overtight or you'll strip the thread.If that doesn't work make a gasket,but make it from fuel resistant materials.
Your fix seems ok(mainly cos it's rare you'll ever have to touch it again)..........hopefually.

 

[1clicc]

Thanks Fetor56, i took your advice and tighting it at a 12ft/lbs an it fix the problem. I'd clean all the oil leak on the egine and so far no leak after tighting it. Thanks again.