Re: Oil leak by the axel/sprocket
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:28 am
Lumpy,
To get on top of some of the "peculiarities" of Ducati, We have to be inventive
But I guess that, even with the o-ring at that place (without interfering the shimming) oil can get through the splines of the shaft and when dismantling the sprocket the source isn't Always clear.
In my opinion, build-up of crankcase pressure is the primary reason to push oil higher than the standard level.
In some Ducati engines that pressure was used to lubricate, but not in the bevels
Good of You to keep a record on the work You've performed on the bike.
ciao
ducadini
To get on top of some of the "peculiarities" of Ducati, We have to be inventive
But I guess that, even with the o-ring at that place (without interfering the shimming) oil can get through the splines of the shaft and when dismantling the sprocket the source isn't Always clear.
In my opinion, build-up of crankcase pressure is the primary reason to push oil higher than the standard level.
In some Ducati engines that pressure was used to lubricate, but not in the bevels
Good of You to keep a record on the work You've performed on the bike.
ciao
ducadini