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Title: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: ricardo on December 10, 2018, 08:55:43 AM
Dear all.

More help  please. I recently changed oil , oil filter etc. New plug . I put a white surface under to check that there were no leaks. After a few weeks I noticed few drops of oil. It appears to be coming from the seal on the dynamo cover. I happen to have a spare but I was a little concerned about why oil should be coming from an area containing electrical components??

Any thoughts please.

Ricardo.
PS to Julie I haven't yet got round to that plug thing you advised me about  The current Mrs Ricardo has been away and I've had to feed myself which is quite time consuming. What shall I do now. The freezer is empty and I can't find the hoover????
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 10, 2018, 09:12:33 AM
Start looking for a replacement Mrs Ricardo 😀😀😀
There is an oil seal on the crank and an O ring on the end of the main oil gallery plug behind that cover.
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: ricardo on December 10, 2018, 09:33:07 AM
So draining oil is mandatory?
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: ricardo on December 11, 2018, 09:35:40 AM
Apologies is I seem to be bothering you. Will I need to drain the oil to do this job? I know I should know this but don't.

PS My wife is coming back from Australia later today. I've made a mistake and thought she was coming back tomorrow. I have organised a footy party tonight . 8 of us eating, drinking and watching the Barcelona v Spurs match. Do you know a good divorce solicitor???
Ricardo
PS I found the vacuum cleaner and learned how to work the dishwasher. just in time for the party!
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: hairygit on December 11, 2018, 10:40:04 AM
Yes to draining the oil. As regards the wife, you could make an anonymous phone call to the Border Agency, giving her description and flight details, telling them you have a tip off that she has swallowed several bags of Heroin/cocaine, whatever. That way they would detain her for 24-48 hrs waiting for nature to take it's course, find she was innocent and release her. Meantime, you can enjoy the party and worry about clearing up tomorrow! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: ricardo on December 11, 2018, 01:58:49 PM
cheers
all advice exceptional.  sadly she's waiting for a train connection at Crewe
Ricardo
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: Trigger on December 11, 2018, 02:26:24 PM
Don't drain the oil until you know were the leak is coming from  :o Clean the area and a puff of talc powder will show were it is wet  ;)
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: ricardo on December 11, 2018, 04:29:55 PM
I'm pretty sure that I know. Stain on white plate and drip visible over join of the 2 parts

Ricardo
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: mattsz on December 11, 2018, 05:51:40 PM
If Nurse Julie is correct that there are multiple possible sources of the leak hiding behind the cover, then I'm guessing Trig's suggestion is a wise one - if you drain the oil first, you may not be able to determine which seal or o-ring might be the culprit...
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 11, 2018, 06:22:30 PM
Yes, oil leaks can be deceiving as to where they originate from. Dr Ricardo, i am sure you don't really mean 'sadly' she's on her way home...tut tut. Us women need our space. I am in Estonia at present for respite 😀😀😀😀😀
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on December 11, 2018, 08:15:13 PM
Does “respite” include a large glass of Estonian Red wine?


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Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: mattsz on December 11, 2018, 09:01:37 PM
I am in Estonia at present for respite 😀😀😀😀😀

I admire your commitment!  I go downstreet for a beer when I need a respite...
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 12, 2018, 07:16:11 PM
Does “respite” include a large glass of Estonian Red wine?


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I have been drinking all sorts of Local products Steve, all very nice I must say. I love being away on Respite leave with my Girlfriends 😀😀😀
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: paul G on December 12, 2018, 07:17:25 PM
Does “respite” include a large glass of Estonian Red wine?


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I have been drinking all sorts of Local products Steve, all very nice I must say. I love being away on Respite leave with my Girlfriends 😀😀😀

You on bloody holiday again  8) 8)
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: paul G on December 12, 2018, 07:19:22 PM
Forgot to add, what times the party Graham  ;D ;D
Title: Re: oil from Dynamo seal!!!!!!!
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 12, 2018, 07:26:26 PM
Does “respite” include a large glass of Estonian Red wine?


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I have been drinking all sorts of Local products Steve, all very nice I must say. I love being away on Respite leave with my Girlfriends 😀😀😀

You on bloody holiday again  8) 8)
Yep...I have to have at least 3 respite trips away each year with the Girls..........
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