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14-01-05, 06:19 PM

one of the overflow pipes is leaking something...

I have a SVS K3

the one on the right hand side, closest to the oil cooler.. its landing on the exhaust.. and its greenish in colour.. which would leave me to think its coolant ??

Why's it leaking ?? its never done it before... I havent even put anything in it...

also hopefuly on a different subject.. there seems to be a small amount of water in with the oil... its turned into white gunk... which mists up the oil inspection window.. and sometimes onto the oil filler cap as well. I pray they are not related....

14-01-05, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by valleyboy

one of the overflow pipes is leaking something...

I have a SVS K3

the one on the right hand side, closest to the oil cooler.. its landing on the exhaust.. and its greenish in colour.. which would leave me to think its coolant ??

Why's it leaking ?? its never done it before... I havent even put anything in it...

also hopefuly on a different subject.. there seems to be a small amount of water in with the oil... its turned into white gunk... which mists up the oil inspection window.. and sometimes onto the oil filler cap as well. I pray they are not related....

Doesn't look good though does it

Are you still under warranty

14-01-05, 07:53 PM

as a newbie to this biking thing i really dont know, but i do nkow that when my car had water in the oil the head had gone, im not to sure if bikes are the same as cars but it cost a packet because i kept driving the car with it, in the end it nackard the head and cost 380 quid. i would suggest getting it looked ASAP

Steve · 14-01-05, 07:56 PM

are you shure its not the filler cap drain, the crap that comes out of mine is disconcerning??

14-01-05, 08:52 PM

Sounds like a knackered head gasket to me - water in the oil and over-pressure in the coolant system. Classic symptoms.

Down the dealers is my advice (you are under warranty, aren't you?)

embee · 14-01-05, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Sounds like a knackered head gasket to me - water in the oil and over-pressure in the coolant system. Classic symptoms.

Sadly I'd have to agree. From what you describe it's certainly on the cards.

14-01-05, 09:41 PM

Balls...

its only been on the road since august!

Do I have to take it to the dealer I bought it from ?? or can I take it to any Suzuki dealer ??

Cos I bought it in Bristol.. and I dont want to go all the way down there.. when theres Suzuki dealers in Bridgend, Swansea, and Cardiff.

What the heck do I say ???

Oi! look at my bike! its under warranty... so fix it ??

I'll probably take it somewhere after work tomorrow morning.... or on sunday.

14-01-05, 09:47 PM

And its only got 5000 odd miles on the clock.

Suppose its better to be safe than sorry... take it somewhere to get looked at. How would they check if it is knackered ?? I suppose they would have to strip the thing down.

14-01-05, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by valleyboy

Do I have to take it to the dealer I bought it from ?? or can I take it to any Suzuki dealer ??

No - any dealer.

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Originally Posted by valleyboy

Cos I bought it in Bristol.. and I dont want to go all the way down there.. when theres Suzuki dealers in Bridgend, Swansea, and Cardiff.

I'd recommend either Bevans in Cardiff or Thunder Road in Bridgend. Both are good. Thunder Road is the larger outfit but non-the worse for that. Don't go to South Wales Superbikes in Newport.

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Originally Posted by valleyboy

What the heck do I say ???

Ring 'em first and make an appt. Explain the symptoms and that your bike is under warranty. They won't turn the work away this time of year.

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Originally Posted by valleyboy

I'll probably take it somewhere after work tomorrow morning.... or on sunday.

Not sure that they'll have mechanics available at that time. Possible that Thunder Road might, but ring first.

I'd offer to ride over with you but I'm on call this weekend.

14-01-05, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by valleyboy

And its only got 5000 odd miles on the clock.

Suppose its better to be safe than sorry... take it somewhere to get looked at. How would they check if it is knackered ?? I suppose they would have to strip the thing down.

Test ride it and look for the symptoms. They will probably pressure-test the cooling system first and then check the oil. Leave it to them.

Jethro at Bevan's is a great mechanic, and the Thunder Road chaps are equally impressive but perhaps a little more modern on the equipment front.

I'll be going to Thunder Road for a service in the spring, mainly because I need to get me service book up to date (they did the last one but I left the book at home

14-01-05, 06:19 PM	#1
valleyboy Guest Posts: n/a	leaking pipe... one of the overflow pipes is leaking something... I have a SVS K3 the one on the right hand side, closest to the oil cooler.. its landing on the exhaust.. and its greenish in colour.. which would leave me to think its coolant ?? Why's it leaking ?? its never done it before... I havent even put anything in it... also hopefuly on a different subject.. there seems to be a small amount of water in with the oil... its turned into white gunk... which mists up the oil inspection window.. and sometimes onto the oil filler cap as well. I pray they are not related....

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14-01-05, 07:53 PM	#3
ReLoAd Guest Posts: n/a	as a newbie to this biking thing i really dont know, but i do nkow that when my car had water in the oil the head had gone, im not to sure if bikes are the same as cars but it cost a packet because i kept driving the car with it, in the end it nackard the head and cost 380 quid. i would suggest getting it looked ASAP

14-01-05, 07:56 PM	#4
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Swansea South Wales Posts: 150	are you shure its not the filler cap drain, the crap that comes out of mine is disconcerning??

14-01-05, 08:52 PM	#5
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like a knackered head gasket to me - water in the oil and over-pressure in the coolant system. Classic symptoms. Down the dealers is my advice (you are under warranty, aren't you?)

14-01-05, 09:41 PM	#7
valleyboy Guest Posts: n/a	Balls... its only been on the road since august! Do I have to take it to the dealer I bought it from ?? or can I take it to any Suzuki dealer ?? Cos I bought it in Bristol.. and I dont want to go all the way down there.. when theres Suzuki dealers in Bridgend, Swansea, and Cardiff. What the heck do I say ??? Oi! look at my bike! its under warranty... so fix it ?? I'll probably take it somewhere after work tomorrow morning.... or on sunday.

14-01-05, 09:47 PM	#8
valleyboy Guest Posts: n/a	And its only got 5000 odd miles on the clock. Suppose its better to be safe than sorry... take it somewhere to get looked at. How would they check if it is knackered ?? I suppose they would have to strip the thing down.