Monday, July 26, 2010

'03 ultra glide leaks oil slightly from the bottom left, same side I gently layed it over on, easy to fix?

I swear it never hot the ground but??'03 ultra glide leaks oil slightly from the bottom left, same side I gently layed it over on, easy to fix?
From the bottom left? Do you mean the bottom left of the rocker box, the head, the cylinder, the crankcase, the transmission, the primary cover?


If it's the primary cover gasket leaking, it's a fairly easy fix, one you might be able to do your self.


Just a guess, but I bet you are referring to the bottom of the cylinder where it sets against the crankcase. That would be a base gasket leak, and they are very common on Harley engines. It would not have anything to do with being laid down, and is moderately difficult to repair, since it requires the cylinder to be removed, and a new gasket installed. Harley uses very thin paper gaskets on the base gasket, and they do tend to leak after a few years. If you choose to replace it, have both base gaskets replaced with an aftermarket, silicone rubber coated steel base gaskets. They will virtually eliminate any future leaks in that area.'03 ultra glide leaks oil slightly from the bottom left, same side I gently layed it over on, easy to fix?
Most likely a primary cover. a new gasket at best a new cover,gasket a few helicoiled threads at worst.


Or, pretend its a shovelhead and be happy it leaks so little,


HAHAHAHAH!





Good luck,


Sparky.
dont crash


dont crash


dont crash


dont crash


drive better


dont be stupid


turn slower


know your bike
I thought all Harleys leaked oil
inner primary gasket

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