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Message started by cybofax on 04/28/08 at 14:34:34

Title: Oil seepage from External Gearshift Mechanism
Post by cybofax on 04/28/08 at 14:34:34

Hi Guys,
It's been a while but I've put the engine back in after repairing some stripped threads. However, even though I obtained a full gasket set and have replaced most of the gaskets and "O" rings, the one gasket I never replaced was the one around the external Gearshift mechanism (as shown on page 166 of Mr Clymers excellent document - picture 6) - foolishly thinking it was OK.
It is seeping oil. :'(
I would like to replace the gasket, however page 167 states that the removal of this mechanism requires the engine to be removed.
The question I have is that I just want to replace the gasket - not the mechanism - does anybody know whether this can be accomplished without removing the engine? It does seem that it is possible - the only thing obviously in the way is the alternator lead?

Title: Re: Oil seepage from External Gearshift Mechanism
Post by T Mack 1 on 04/29/08 at 10:19:32

Here's a link to Ron-Ayers microfische. There is a seal on the cover, part #30 or 33.

The gear shift cover just bolts on, but...... I can't remember if the cover will hit the frame when trying to remove it.

Click:
Gear Shifter (http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/2/Make/Suzuki/YearID/37/Year/1996/ModelID/6210/Model/LS650P_SAVAGE/GroupID/252412/Group/GEAR_SHIFTING)

Title: Re: Oil seepage from External Gearshift Mechanism
Post by cybofax on 05/04/08 at 03:15:50

OK TMack 1 - thanks for the reply - I have the gasket - I'll wait until the next oil change and see if it can be done in situ and post the reply in case anyone else has this issue