I found my oil leak

[83Gator]

Was losing only a minuscule amount, but I like to account for every drop...

It was a brand new O ring, too. I prob. didn't have it snugged all the way up when I screwed the filter lid back on.

(Note to self: Don't do maintenance while under the influence...)

If anybody has got a spare, I'm in the market. It's the smaller diameter ring that goes near the top (06 RXT). I haven't checked, but I'm guessing the shipping will far out-weigh the cost of ordering a new one.

[beerdart]

That is just a dust seal the main seal in around the lower part if the cap Ive been running without it for years.

[83Gator]

I thought the same thing, but I've been having a small amount of oil on the bolt head. And the bottom, larger O ring is in good shape. Maybe I should check the little black O ring on the shaft...

[Joe Stang]

Pm me an address. I'll put one in the mail tomm.

[mrbtd]

I thought the same thing, but I've been having a small amount of oil on the bolt head. And the bottom, larger O ring is in good shape. Maybe I should check the little black O ring on the shaft...

Have a look there..Had the same issue on two different skis. I just replaced the cap and all. That hole opens up a little every time you pull it off for a filter change..From memory it was less than $15 to replace everything (less bolt).

[Joe Stang]

Do you have a metal or plastic oil filter cap?

[83Gator]

Have a look there..Had the same issue on two different skis. I just replaced the cap and all. That hole opens up a little every time you pull it off for a filter change..From memory it was less than $15 to replace everything (less bolt).

I will monitor that situation... thanks for the tip.

Do you have a metal or plastic oil filter cap?

It is the one made of metal; PM sent. Thanks,

[01xdime]

I've fixed two leaks recently because of a bad O ring under the bolt head in the cap. The one O ring wasnt even torn all the way but enough to spray oil on the head and coolant hose. If its pooling around the bolt head thats what my money is on.

[83Gator]

I've fixed two leaks recently because of a bad O ring under the bolt head in the cap. The one O ring wasnt even torn all the way but enough to spray oil on the head and coolant hose. If its pooling around the bolt head thats what my money is on.

You can bet I will be looking at it tonight...

[beerdart]

Also starting in 09 the bolt is captive and will jack the cap off when you remove the center bolt.