Triumphrat

mrgadget · 08-12-2005

There is a metal tube on the front of the engine, between the cylinders, not sure what it does (possibly and oil return line and that is a guess)
I have noticed a small amount of oil seeping at the base of that tube.
Has anyone else experienced this or have any idea what the cause may be and what fix is needed?

RedBird · 08-12-2005

Mrg,
I believe that tube is just called a "breather tube" in the service manual. It does have 0-ring seals on each end. The bad news: I believe you have to pull the head to replace the 0-ring seals on this tube.

Larry

mrgadget · 08-12-2005

Larry
thanks for the info.. just what I was afraid of .. Good thing I am still in Warranty for another month I assume that would be covered by warranty

Dinqua · 08-13-2005

Ah ha! There is a post about leaking head gaskets here and this may be related. Since you also own an 03, it has been reported, in very few cases, all 03s, (most dealers cannot identify the actual problem, kudos to the ones that did) but it appears there may be some breather tubes out there that are slightly too long and do not allow the heads to bolt down properly. This sounds like it may be one of those, be sure the dealer checks the actual length of the tube when they pull it. And you definetly have to remove the entire head to get it out. When I did my big bore i got it all torqued down and found the breather tube on the bench. Had to pull it all apart again to put it back in. Grrrr.

Clifford · 08-13-2005

Hey Pat, not to hijack this thread or anything, but how did your big bore kit work out? Do you have any dyno runs to post since you installed it?

Dinqua · 08-13-2005

Cliff, Naw, no dyno yet. Everyday it's nice I'm out riding it and keep forgetting to make a run to the Hawg Barn.
It is running better and better as well. I think I'm running a bit rich and will be dropping my mains down to some 150s and run them awhile to see how they work. All in all though, well worth all the time and money.