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1984 FJ1100 - Leak on lower left-side?

Started by IronBuddha, April 03, 2012, 05:24:06 PM

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IronBuddha

Hi folks,
I've got a pesky oil leak somewhere down near the shifter area. Oil is getting all over my chain (it likes that) and on my back tire (not so good). I tightened a few things, but after a ride I get the leak again. Also, I was pulling out some oily fiberous material. Is there a seal down there somewhere I'm not seeing? I'm used to the Seca 900 and the Seca Turbo...on those there's nothing in that area to leak. Please HELP!!
Thanks,
IB :diablo:

1tinindian

"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

Pat Conlon

If it's oil (not brake fluid) and it's oiling the chain, then it's the output shaft seal and/or O ring. See #25 and 26 below:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

racerrad8

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 03, 2012, 07:04:55 PM
If it's oil (not brake fluid) and it's oiling the chain, then it's the output shaft seal and/or O ring. See #25 and 26 below:


Actually 24 & 25, with the emphasis being 25.

You also have to look at the shift shaft and clutch push rod seals which are both in the same area. The pushrod seal will blow back to the chain and the shift shaft seal could blow up to the chain.

I have all three seals in stock, I have never replaced 25 in the 16+ years of working on an FJ.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

Pat Conlon

Thanks Randy, I misread the parts list, #24 and 25 it is.....If it were those, would he have to split the cases to install them?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 03, 2012, 09:20:10 PM
Thanks Randy, I misread the parts list, #24 and 25 it is.....If it were those, would he have to split the cases to install them?
You do not have to split the cases to replace the main shaft seal. Pry the old one out and press the new one in... According to Randy, no oil loss either...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

andyb

First things first, make sure it's not just the results from enthusiastic chain oiling :)  If it's definitely oil, and not dirty brake fluid (clutch system fluid, that is), I'd guess the pushrod seal myself.  There's a good bit o` pressure behind that thing, as everyone who has started the bike with the clutch slave off will tell you...

Easy enough to find though.  Odds are it's made a huge mess of that area of the motor.  Get some simple green or other handy degreasifying solution, take the clutch slave and countershaft covers off, clean until you're sick to the teeth of doing so, ride a little bit, and see what's what.  You're sure it's not just a nick in the oil filter housing-to-cases oring?


IronBuddha

Guys,
THANK YOU for all the info!! I was talking with my "Harley" buddy today before I read your responses, and he basically told me the same things. Gosh, I didn't know those guys in Milwaukee knew anything about "wet clutches" (LOL).
Seriously, I really appreciated the maintenance tech tips. Now the oil is that "dirty, brake fluid (clutch system fluid, that is)" as andyb stated. I thought it looked/smelled different from regular engine oil. Plus I didn't see my oil level in the window look any lower. I also thought I smelled that "Hypoid gear oil" smelling oil that you use in the shaft.
I think you guys hit the nail on the head when you said its probably #24 or #25. I haven't pulled anything apart yet, but if #24 is the "fiberous" seal, that must be what I was pulling out yesterday.
Randy, I'm going to e-mail you again to try and buy these 3 seals from you. Not sure why mine had to go, and you never had to replace one in 16+ years! I guess I'm just lucky like that (LOL).
Lastly I'm releived that I don't have to split those cases. I wouldn't be looking forward to that. Especially since I'm not a mechanic. I can do a few things, but internal engine work is above my paygrade. Thanks again dudes!!!
IB

SlowOldGuy

Quote from: IronBuddha on April 04, 2012, 03:10:21 PM
Now the oil is that "dirty, brake fluid (clutch system fluid, that is)" as andyb stated. I thought it looked/smelled different from regular engine oil. Plus I didn't see my oil level in the window look any lower.

Clutch slave cylinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote
I think you guys hit the nail on the head when you said its probably #24 or #25. I haven't pulled anything apart yet, but if #24 is the "fiberous" seal, that must be what I was pulling out yesterday.

Didn't you just say it was brake fluid?  Those seals will not stop a brake fluid leak.

DavidR.

Pat Conlon

Quote from: SlowOldGuy on April 04, 2012, 03:39:28 PM
Didn't you just say it was brake fluid?  Those seals will not stop a brake fluid leak.

He knows it now....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

RichBaker

Rich Baker - NRA Life, AZCDL, Trail Riders of S. AZ. , AMA Life, BRC, HEAT Dirt Riders, SAMA....
Tennessee Squire
90 FJ1200, 03 WR450F ;8^P

1tinindian

What the hell, don't I get any respect?
My first responce hit it on the head.

Oh well, I tried.

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

simi_ed

Good call Leon,  I was right there with you, ready to respond, until I saw that you had the same idea that I did.
-- RKBA Regards,

Ed
===
Ed Thiele 
Simi Valley, CA -- I no longer have SoCal manners.
'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

Pat Conlon

Kudos...You did good Leon. That was also my first thought but I was diverted when he said oil.......

I did not think about the clutch push rod seal, that's a good one.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3