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Title: oil in bottom of airbox
Post by: rollinghelmet on April 03, 2012, 11:58:31 PM
why would i have lots of oil in the bottom of my airbox only been for a few rides since carb and airbox cleanout
should i just put a breather on engine oil breather hose and block off airbox hole
Title: Re: oil in bottom of airbox
Post by: andyb on April 04, 2012, 12:47:49 AM
Lotsa blowby in the motor?  Tired rings and such = more crankcase pressure = more oily air coming out the breather, yes? 

Is it using significant amounts of oil?  Is the engine a high mileage unit? 

Title: Re: oil in bottom of airbox
Post by: rollinghelmet on April 04, 2012, 01:37:02 AM
87000 kms on engine
Title: Re: oil in bottom of airbox
Post by: RichBaker on April 04, 2012, 02:19:58 AM
Stock air filter, or an oiled element of some sort?  I've seen plenty of oil in the bottom of airboxes with K&N or foam filters in them....
Title: Re: oil in bottom of airbox
Post by: rollinghelmet on April 04, 2012, 02:40:10 AM
everything is stock, maybe i will try better quality oil and not let it get to hot on idle, any Australian oil recommendations
Title: Re: oil in bottom of airbox
Post by: ally on April 04, 2012, 05:23:06 AM
over here in the uk there is good talk about morris 'ring free' made for diesels, choose the grade to suit your temps

send an email for advice they have proved to be very helpful in the past and have 3 suppliers is oz (look for find a distributor on the right of page, then find oz....)

http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk (http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk)

:)