Little oil leak...

[activpop]

That oil line that goes into the rear of the sump and is attached by a  brass nut has developed a slow drip. Before I yard on it, which I am hesitant to do, what should I know about that connection. Is it a compression fitting or in need of a crush washer or something? I have someone looking at the bike this coming week, and would like to fix it. Thanks!

[gstallons]

IF the leak(s) are at the connections you need a 01154230 gasket and a 90706010 o-ring . The gasket will go between the fitting & pan and the o-ring will go between the fitting and the breather hose that goes up to the frame. 

If it is the hose , you will need a 01154631 pipe. 

 

[docc]

The fitting on that oil return line to the rear of the sump changed from the early AN fitting to the later (double) O-ring.

I discovered, the long and hard way, that oil dripping from that line may well be coming from another source, though . . .

[docc]

After chasing this issue for months, my wet sump return line was traced to spooge from the tank vent that was zip-tied to the return line . . .

[gstallons]

Hmmm. my input is "for entertainment purposes only" . 

[activpop]

15 hours ago, gstallons said:

IF the leak(s) are at the connections you need a 01154230 gasket and a 90706010 o-ring . The gasket will go between the fitting & pan and the o-ring will go between the fitting and the breather hose that goes up to the frame. 

If it is the hose , you will need a 01154631 pipe. 

 

Idk when I'm going to learn this lesson. After your post I said, Duh, pull out the parts catalog. I saw everything you described in detail. Thanks for the prompt!

[activpop]

I am always amazed at the wealth of info to be found here. The amount of detail that is written about some little part or connection on a Sport is impressive. I'm on it now, time to order parts. Thank you all!

[activpop]

Parts ordered. MG Cycle to the rescue.