Oil Leak

tallaghan · 02-17-2012, 09:31 AM

Hi there

My 2001 gz250 is spitting oil when I am riding her. I have attached an image showing where the leak seems to be coming from. IT's not leaking at all when she is idle, just when she is being driven

I have done a bit of research and the clutch cover gasket could be the problem? Would I be correct there or could it be something else?

Thanks very much in advance for your help

Kind Regards

Michael

JWR · 02-17-2012, 09:57 AM

Yep, looks like no# 2.

http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26 ... ASE_COVER_

tallaghan · 02-17-2012, 11:05 AM

thanks for the reply JWR.

I will get one of those ordered over the weekend

All the best

tallaghan · 02-17-2012, 11:28 AM

hi there again

I know some parts are the same for GZ125 as for a GZ250. Would this be the case for the clutch cover gasket?

Thanks

Michael

JWR · 02-17-2012, 12:15 PM

11482-38312 Part number for a 1999 gz250

11482-38311 part number for a 1999 gz125

Year model would not make a difference.

http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gz125-1999- ... /FIG4.html

tallaghan · 02-17-2012, 03:12 PM

thanks for all the replies

i will update the thread when i have some results to report. It may be of use to someone else

All the best

Michael

Road_Clam · 02-19-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tallaghan

thanks for all the replies

i will update the thread when i have some results to report. It may be of use to someone else

All the best

Michael

Sometimes oil leaks can be a bit misleading as to exactly where the leak is coming from. This is especially true to oil leaks that the wind from riding can force the oil to blow over a wide area. Here's a tip for conclusive diagnosis. I like to clean the oil saturated are nice an clean with brake or carb cleaner, then take the bike for a ride and keep the engine revving hard. Stop after several miles and closely inspect the area, you now should see a much smaller area of oil and now it should be easier to pinpoint the area of leakage.

mrlmd1 · 02-19-2012, 05:23 PM

After you clean it,iIf you dust it with baby powder, it's pretty easy to see where the leak is coming from.

blaine · 02-19-2012, 07:31 PM

When you remove the clutch cover,the gasket will be very hard to remove.Be careful not to gouge or nick the surface.A gasket remover will help.I removed the old gasket with a Dremel & a fine sanding drum.

:2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 02-19-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

After you clean it,iIf you dust it with baby powder, it's pretty easy to see where the leak is coming from.

Baby powder................it's not just for bums anymore. :2tup:

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tallaghan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 19	Oil Leak Hi there My 2001 gz250 is spitting oil when I am riding her. I have attached an image showing where the leak seems to be coming from. IT's not leaking at all when she is idle, just when she is being driven I have done a bit of research and the clutch cover gasket could be the problem? Would I be correct there or could it be something else? Thanks very much in advance for your help Kind Regards Michael Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2012, 09:57 AM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Oil Leak Yep, looks like no# 2. http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26 ... ASE_COVER_ __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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tallaghan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 19	Re: Oil Leak thanks for the reply JWR. I will get one of those ordered over the weekend All the best Login or Register to Remove Ads
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tallaghan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 19	Re: Oil Leak hi there again I know some parts are the same for GZ125 as for a GZ250. Would this be the case for the clutch cover gasket? Thanks Michael
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JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Oil Leak 11482-38312 Part number for a 1999 gz250 11482-38311 part number for a 1999 gz125 Year model would not make a difference. http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gz125-1999- ... /FIG4.html __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2012, 03:12 PM	#6
tallaghan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 19	Re: Oil Leak thanks for all the replies i will update the thread when i have some results to report. It may be of use to someone else All the best Michael
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02-19-2012, 05:23 PM	#8
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Oil Leak After you clean it,iIf you dust it with baby powder, it's pretty easy to see where the leak is coming from.
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02-19-2012, 07:31 PM	#9
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Oil Leak When you remove the clutch cover,the gasket will be very hard to remove.Be careful not to gouge or nick the surface.A gasket remover will help.I removed the old gasket with a Dremel & a fine sanding drum. :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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