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Message started by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 11:00:02

Title: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 11:00:02

Have driven some thousand kilometers with no issues, but suddenly got an oil leak from where the speedo cable is attached to the engine.
I have read about the various fixes, but wondered when I took the cable off and could see no gasket or o-ring.
Aren't there supposed to be something there? :-?

Photos show what it looked like when I had taken the cable out and just wiped it off a bit.

http://https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/295041/Billeder/SuzukiSavage/2016-09-20%2019.23.00_Speedo1.jpghttp://https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/295041/Billeder/SuzukiSavage/2016-09-20%2019.23.19_Speedo2.jpg

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/20/16 at 11:15:16

How tight was it?

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 11:19:35

To loosen it?

I had to use a plier to loosen the nut (if that is what it's called)

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/20/16 at 11:24:57

Okay, so it didn't start leaking because it got loose.

Any sign of an o ring? They are just famous for falling in behind the starter. There is supposed to be one, but I sure don't remember the washers,, but it's been years since I have been in there.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 11:31:46

95% sure there was nothing there... Have checked around the starter now though. :)

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/20/16 at 11:40:28

Everyone I've seen who had a leak had an o ring problem.
I did, too, but I don't remember the washers. Doesn't mean they weren't there.. just chill, someone will come along and fill in the blanks.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by stewmills on 09/20/16 at 12:06:44

Yep, I bet you're missing the o-ring.

Here is the link (you may have already seen it) to a post that discusses this and has images of the oring you're probably missing.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1268286763

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 12:37:40

Yes, I have ordered 2 of those and looking for the o-ring as well... Just in case.

Was just completely lost, when I found nothing there.

Well, seems like the fix is easy so I'll try to adjust the valves next. Haven't tried that in like 25 years. Not much fingerspace at the intake valves. :-/

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 12:44:38

Also... a tonne of liquid gasket, both hard and soft on.. and around... the valve covers and o-ring as well. Is that really necessary?

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/20/16 at 13:50:49

No.
That o ring in the valve cover is the seal.
Clean flat surface and a slightly raised o ring in the valve cover, no leaks. Time for a cleaning and close inspection.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Mekh on 09/20/16 at 14:22:55

Did the cleaning and close inspection... All looks fine and the o-rings seems to keep the covers slightly raised, so all should be fine I suppose. Just have to wait patiently for the speedo gasket now. :)

Thank you for the help.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/20/16 at 15:25:29

Hope all goes well,,

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by BSTON on 10/05/16 at 12:59:18

Mine appears to be leaking. :(

Anyone know if the Ryca cable uses the same o-ring as the stock cable? I'm thinking that might be my problem because I used the stock o-ring.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by Kris01 on 10/05/16 at 16:30:49

Mine is currently not leaking. Would replacing the o-ring be a good idea now? It's 8 years old. If it falls behind the starter, is that going to cause a problem? I'd rather replace it now before it dries out and cracks than have to dig out pieces from the starter.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak
Post by ohiomoto on 10/05/16 at 17:52:26

I bought assorted o-rings from Home Depot. There's a few in there that will get the job done. No leaks.