Leaking Scottoiler. - SV650.org

DarrenSV650S · 08-08-13, 07:28 PM

I stripped out my scottoiler today because it's been leaking oil all over my subframe and I'm getting sick of spinning up the rear in the rain.

Ended up having to take off all the plastics to clean everything up. Battery tray had some nice sludge in the bottom. The oil had greased up the tape on the loom too so had to remove all that, clean it up and re-tape it. There was oil in some of the connectors too and in the ECU plug.

If I ever get another scottoiler it will be mounted externally. For now I'm getting some chain lube.

One question: Can I link the two vacuum connections with a pipe or do they need to be separate?

Bibio · 08-08-13, 07:31 PM

separate as far as i know.

why is the oiler leaking?

admin · 08-08-13, 07:49 PM

I've had three Scotties and never had a failure like that.

sent via semaphore

DarrenSV650S · 08-08-13, 08:22 PM

Dunno what went wrong with it. Seemed to be seeping from under the adjustment wheel. The breather didn't look very clean either

Oh and in other oil leaking news, the breather hose by my starter motor had a wet tip. What does that mean?

DarrenSV650S · 08-08-13, 08:26 PM

thank you title fairy and section fairy

fizzwheel · 08-08-13, 08:32 PM

Have you spoken to Scotoiler, If its got a fault on it, they might well ask you send it back and repair / replace it.

They've been known to do this a few times. Their after sales care is pretty good, might be worth a try ?

I've never know them leak like that. The only time I have had a problem is when I have left it set to prime or had it turned up to high.

Littlepeahead · 08-08-13, 08:35 PM

Mine stopped working and the oil went white. Rang Scottoiler and they asked me to send it back. Replacement arrived within a week. No quibbling and very helpful.

DarrenSV650S · 08-08-13, 08:38 PM

Hmm might go get it out the bin then. Did you need a receipt or anything?

fizzwheel · 08-08-13, 08:52 PM

I believe they have replaced ones before that have been old and well past the point where it would be reasonable to ask for a warranty repair.

I've never sent one back so its only 2nd hand information, but if what I've read is true I think it would be worth a try.

yorkie_chris · 08-08-13, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

Mine stopped working and the oil went white. Rang Scottoiler and they asked me to send it back. Replacement arrived within a week. No quibbling and very helpful.

Water contamination? Where did you have the breather pipe?

08-08-13, 07:28 PM	#1
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Leaking Scottoiler. I stripped out my scottoiler today because it's been leaking oil all over my subframe and I'm getting sick of spinning up the rear in the rain. Ended up having to take off all the plastics to clean everything up. Battery tray had some nice sludge in the bottom. The oil had greased up the tape on the loom too so had to remove all that, clean it up and re-tape it. There was oil in some of the connectors too and in the ECU plug. If I ever get another scottoiler it will be mounted externally. For now I'm getting some chain lube. One question: Can I link the two vacuum connections with a pipe or do they need to be separate?

08-08-13, 07:31 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Scott-wiring-oiler separate as far as i know. why is the oiler leaking?

08-08-13, 07:49 PM	#3
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,524	Re: Scott-wiring-oiler I've had three Scotties and never had a failure like that. sent via semaphore __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

08-08-13, 08:22 PM	#4
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Leaking Scottoiler. Dunno what went wrong with it. Seemed to be seeping from under the adjustment wheel. The breather didn't look very clean either Oh and in other oil leaking news, the breather hose by my starter motor had a wet tip. What does that mean?

08-08-13, 08:26 PM	#5
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Leaking Scottoiler. thank you title fairy and section fairy

08-08-13, 08:32 PM	#6
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Leaking Scottoiler. Have you spoken to Scotoiler, If its got a fault on it, they might well ask you send it back and repair / replace it. They've been known to do this a few times. Their after sales care is pretty good, might be worth a try ? I've never know them leak like that. The only time I have had a problem is when I have left it set to prime or had it turned up to high. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

08-08-13, 08:35 PM	#7
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Leaking Scottoiler. Mine stopped working and the oil went white. Rang Scottoiler and they asked me to send it back. Replacement arrived within a week. No quibbling and very helpful. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

08-08-13, 08:38 PM	#8
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Leaking Scottoiler. Hmm might go get it out the bin then. Did you need a receipt or anything?

08-08-13, 08:52 PM	#9
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Leaking Scottoiler. I believe they have replaced ones before that have been old and well past the point where it would be reasonable to ask for a warranty repair. I've never sent one back so its only 2nd hand information, but if what I've read is true I think it would be worth a try. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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