Oil Leak on center front head nuts

[billy192]

Just running the engine in and it is going nice. i am getting some bubbling under the washer of the two center front head nuts



how do i stop this?
I know the oil comes up these two studs but i thought the torq of the nuts would seal
Billy

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Billy,
The oil comes up the back 2 studs to feed cam etc no oil comes up exhaust side studs.I have this problem but mine was from the breather cap oil seal changed and slightly gooed it problem stopped.
Cheers
Bitsa

[billy192]

aerrrrrr i have no gasket on my breather cap, i will investigate now
Billy

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Billy
The last bit you put on the rocker cover it has a breather pipe coming off it.I was lazy and did not change the seal thinking no oil gets in it it wont leak.It does get oil mist and starts dribbling down and eventually comes out in the middle exhaust holes.Also make sure you have replaced the front tappet cover oil rings they can weep too.That was my problem don't know if its the same for you.
Cheers
Bitsa

[billy192]

Just like you I have a new one but failed to fit i t.

all done now plus ordered a few new tappet cover o rings just to make sure.


Billy

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Billy,
Hope that's you sorted but today putting her away for winter noticed the tensioner gasket was weeping so changed that also.Because the gasket looked so good did not bother to change it and broke every rule I believe in change them Honda's only leak because there is a problem.
Cheers
Bitsa

[billy192]

Thanks for the advice, will do. it has gone dry around the studs, but still get a bit of smoke, may be remnants of oil when i rebuilt it.
Billy