Milky Oil - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

apimpdad · 01-12-2012, 07:21 PM

So I checked my oil today because I am going riding this weekend and noticed it was very milky. The bike has not been sank, no water has made its way into the air box, carb, engine or anything like that. It is snorkeled via intake and also the crankcase breather and all diffs and what not and no water entered through their snorkel either. How could water have gotten in there? I have already flushed it once with cheap oil and seafoam and am about to do it again. Any ideas?

J_Charton · 01-12-2012, 07:31 PM

Mad ex ole lady?

Gauntlet3D · 01-12-2012, 07:31 PM

pressure washer?

apimpdad · 01-12-2012, 07:34 PM

i cap the snorkels when spraying it off. It was in a lot of water last time I rode it but I assure you none entered via the snorkels.

rich450es · 01-12-2012, 07:39 PM

if you are sure water isnt getting in from the snorkel pull the pullstarter off and see if that seal off the crank is bad ! mud can pack in there and destroy that seal quick

martdog420 · 01-12-2012, 07:41 PM

Was oil cap tight? just an idea.

apimpdad · 01-12-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich450es

if you are sure water isnt getting in from the snorkel pull the pullstarter off and see if that seal off the crank is bad ! mud can pack in there and destroy that seal quick

I've heard this before and I just had it off and it looked good. I will have to check again though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by martdog420

Was oil cap tight? just an idea.

Yes, it was tight.

pls1911 · 01-12-2012, 09:32 PM

Smart folks and Seniorwise A$$es here have covered the waterfront with learned suggestions and humorous comments...
When you run the root cause of your milky oil to ground, be sure to let the rest of us lesser beings in on the secret!

apimpdad · 01-12-2012, 09:37 PM

Can I run the motor with no oil filter? I assume I can, just remove the filter and spring and put the cover back on. I don't want to go through 4 filters just to remove some water

sspeckerwood · 01-12-2012, 09:44 PM

just keep the old filter and rinse it out every time with diesel. that way your not cycling particles thru the motor. just a thought. worked for me though

01-12-2012, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
apimpdad Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 78	Milky Oil So I checked my oil today because I am going riding this weekend and noticed it was very milky. The bike has not been sank, no water has made its way into the air box, carb, engine or anything like that. It is snorkeled via intake and also the crankcase breather and all diffs and what not and no water entered through their snorkel either. How could water have gotten in there? I have already flushed it once with cheap oil and seafoam and am about to do it again. Any ideas? __________________ 1996 Foreman 400 4x4 DG Exhaust 25" Kenda Executioners AMS aluminum wheels Hi-Lifter Disk Brake conversion Snorkeled 4" PVC storage tube 2" Lift High Lifter front springs

01-12-2012, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
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01-12-2012, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
apimpdad Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 78	i cap the snorkels when spraying it off. It was in a lot of water last time I rode it but I assure you none entered via the snorkels. __________________ 1996 Foreman 400 4x4 DG Exhaust 25" Kenda Executioners AMS aluminum wheels Hi-Lifter Disk Brake conversion Snorkeled 4" PVC storage tube 2" Lift High Lifter front springs

01-12-2012, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	if you are sure water isnt getting in from the snorkel pull the pullstarter off and see if that seal off the crank is bad ! mud can pack in there and destroy that seal quick __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-12-2012, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
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01-12-2012, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
J_Charton Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central arkansas Posts: 26	Mad ex ole lady?

01-12-2012, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
pls1911 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 97	Smart folks and Seniorwise A$$es here have covered the waterfront with learned suggestions and humorous comments... When you run the root cause of your milky oil to ground, be sure to let the rest of us lesser beings in on the secret!

01-12-2012, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
apimpdad Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 78	Can I run the motor with no oil filter? I assume I can, just remove the filter and spring and put the cover back on. I don't want to go through 4 filters just to remove some water __________________ 1996 Foreman 400 4x4 DG Exhaust 25" Kenda Executioners AMS aluminum wheels Hi-Lifter Disk Brake conversion Snorkeled 4" PVC storage tube 2" Lift High Lifter front springs

01-12-2012, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
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