Oil Leak

[ZX11D]

I have a persisitent small oil leak that I just can`t seem to find. So far I have relaced a hose and oil cooler which I know had a leak in after I ran over something in the road. Now the oil leak left is just barely leaking but blowing around accross the bottom of the engine. I`m thinking of using the automotive dye designed for detecting hard to find leaks. Has anyone used this on a bike motor. Whats the + /- on doing this? Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[G21forme]

Sounds similar to what happened when my valve cover gasket failed.

[Jim]

Sounds similar to what happened when my valve cover gasket failed.

same here. knowing what bike might help though

[ZX11D]

1997 ZX11. I`m thinking its either the oil pan on the right side or the oil seal on end of the balancer shaft which I have to split he engine cases to repair. Guess what I`m hopeing the dye will tell me.

[Scottg22]

Another way is to spray foot spray (the white powderized kind) in the gasket or seal you suspect is leaking.

Spray it on a clean dry, surface them let the bike run or ride it. If its leaking it will show up in the powder as brown.

[ZX11D]

great idea!

[G21forme]

Good luck, when you said bottom of the engine I just assumed it was the front. The foot powder idea is killer though!

[stoinkythepig]

If it is the balance shaft seal, you typically do not need to split the case to replace it. Simply drive a pair of drywall screws into the seal, 180 degrees apart and tug it out with pliers. Press/tap the new one in with a deep socket.

[Rambunctous]

Another way is to spray foot spray (the white powderized kind) in the gasket or seal you suspect is leaking.

Spray it on a clean dry, surface them let the bike run or ride it. If its leaking it will show up in the powder as brown.

I think my foot is leaking oil.