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Old 05-02-2012, 03:57 PM
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ive just taken my plenum cover off and theres some oil sat inside it, probably a small tablespoon amount if i was to collect it all.
i know somw will be there but how much is too much?
Old 05-02-2012, 03:59 PM
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Was none in mine.

Why did you take it off ?

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have the same in mine,fitted new stem seals about 1000 miles ago,been told its cos i have a hp oil pump,and its in effect flooding the head with oil,and overwhelming the seals.,but i'm not to sure.
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Tell me about it steve.

Ive taken it off cos im cuttin the elbow off to mod it and turn it around so the throttle is facing backwards
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Is the oil just in the plenum mate?
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yea pretty much, a little bit in the elbow where its just drained there but none past the throttle
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any joy with your oil prob ?
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not touched it mate.
i only get a weds night to do a couple of hrs on it.
doubt i will get time this week.
plus its in bits anyway so cant run it.
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