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crazyrunningkid · 11-14-2010, 07:14 PM

I have noticed an oil leak on the backside of my 02 rancher, right on the back side of the block, but my oil level hasn't dropped, any ideas on what might be the issue??

Thanks

2003 foreman es · 11-14-2010, 07:58 PM

to the forum... We may need more info. Is it leaking, as your sitting on it, on the right or left side? At the gasket where the crankcase bolts to the rear crankcase(trans)?

crazyrunningkid · 11-14-2010, 08:20 PM

it looks as though the oil is leaking where the recoil attaches, no leaks when sitting, but after running it will leak. And as I had said before there has been no change in oil level.

2003 foreman es · 11-14-2010, 08:25 PM

That's a bit common. If you like, Retorque the bolt that connect the two halves of the crankcase together. That may help, but I've read several threads about that same thing.

350rancherboy · 11-14-2010, 10:02 PM

The seal behind the pullrope thingy, replace it, when that goes bad the mud thats been eating away at the seal will go into your motor and slowly ruin it!

Its like 5 bucks...a hour or 2 to fix, pull seat air box then pull recoil assy, under that theres a big thingy with a 17mm bolt, use an impact wrench with a BIG extension loosen that (it'll try to turn the crank) once that is loosen gently pry the seal off, get your new one, slob some grease (marine) on there and tap it in place gently, put back together, clean your pull rope assy and your done!

Or consider a block off plate or sealing up your pullrope asy.

crazyrunningkid · 12-21-2011, 04:44 PM

ok, so i have finally got around to fixing this oil leak, but i cannot remove the bolt in the center (the big one). I reefed on it pretty hard and tried an impact with no luck. Anyone have any tips on getting this off. Thanks

sspeckerwood · 12-21-2011, 04:47 PM

i've always used a impact gun. with lots of air that will give you the torque burst you need.

lop3r1 · 12-21-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

i've always used a impact gun. with lots of air that will give you the torque burst you need.

i noticed that you replied to this fella in a time-sensitive fashion!!! lol!!!

sspeckerwood · 12-21-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lop3r1

i noticed that you replied to this fella in a time-sensitive fashion!!! lol!!!

what do you mean by that?? lmao

11-14-2010, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
crazyrunningkid Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thunder Bay Ont Posts: 4	Oil Leak?? I have noticed an oil leak on the backside of my 02 rancher, right on the back side of the block, but my oil level hasn't dropped, any ideas on what might be the issue?? Thanks

11-14-2010, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,668	to the forum... We may need more info. Is it leaking, as your sitting on it, on the right or left side? At the gasket where the crankcase bolts to the rear crankcase(trans)? __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

11-14-2010, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,668	That's a bit common. If you like, Retorque the bolt that connect the two halves of the crankcase together. That may help, but I've read several threads about that same thing. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

11-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
350rancherboy Honda Lover Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 289	The seal behind the pullrope thingy, replace it, when that goes bad the mud thats been eating away at the seal will go into your motor and slowly ruin it! Its like 5 bucks...a hour or 2 to fix, pull seat air box then pull recoil assy, under that theres a big thingy with a 17mm bolt, use an impact wrench with a BIG extension loosen that (it'll try to turn the crank) once that is loosen gently pry the seal off, get your new one, slob some grease (marine) on there and tap it in place gently, put back together, clean your pull rope assy and your done! Or consider a block off plate or sealing up your pullrope asy. __________________ ATVLESS

12-21-2011, 04:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-14-2010, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazyrunningkid Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thunder Bay Ont Posts: 4	it looks as though the oil is leaking where the recoil attaches, no leaks when sitting, but after running it will leak. And as I had said before there has been no change in oil level.

12-21-2011, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazyrunningkid Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thunder Bay Ont Posts: 4	ok, so i have finally got around to fixing this oil leak, but i cannot remove the bolt in the center (the big one). I reefed on it pretty hard and tried an impact with no luck. Anyone have any tips on getting this off. Thanks

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