Need help what the heck happened to my XM!

[bjd68]

So I went riding a few days ago and my 2013 summit XM ran great so I go in my shop today and see under my sled theres a bunch of oil, its all in by the clutch and under the motor it looks greasy and oily, My machine burned a regular amount of oil on last ride and the reservior hasent dropped in level at all since I parked it so what the heck is going on, I started it and it runs fine ! any info would be great because I think I have a serious issue here!

 

[teeroy]

So I went riding a few days ago and my 2013 summit XM ran great so I go in my shop today and see under my sled theres a bunch of oil, its all in by the clutch and under the motor it looks greasy and oily, My machine burned a regular amount of oil on last ride and the reservior hasent dropped in level at all since I parked it so what the heck is going on, I started it and it runs fine ! any info would be great because I think I have a serious issue here!

hmmm....do you have a buddy that's a real dick, like my dad, that pours puddles of oil and antifreeze under my toys so I think they're broken?

 

[maxwell]

lol

what about the chaincase overflow. was it upside down for a significant period of a time

 

[bjd68]

No only upside down for maybe 1 minute and I just pulled the chaincase level plug and oil came pouring out so I know the chaincase is good! there was enough oil for it to fill the motor compartment and drip out both sides of skid plate! I just pulled the panels and hood off and cant find anything but its all oily and greasy up behind the primary clutch, could it be a outer crank bearing seal blew out?

 

[bjd68]

Also I clean and inspect my sled before or after every ride and it was spotless in there before I went sledding last. I should mention the dealer just replaced the whole water pump assembly about 2 weeks ago and had the motor out and this happened the first ride out after they had it ! SO maybe they forgot something! All I know is I was planning on riding all weekend!

 

[teeroy]

No only upside down for maybe 1 minute and I just pulled the chaincase level plug and oil came pouring out so I know the chaincase is good! there was enough oil for it to fill the motor compartment and drip out both sides of skid plate! I just pulled the panels and hood off and cant find anything but its all oily and greasy up behind the primary clutch, could it be a outer crank bearing seal blew out?

if anything I would suspect exhaust or raves loosened off. seal will make the motor suck in, not blow out.

 

[snopro]

Forgot the doughnut on the exhaust pipe. That would make a mess?

 

[towerrigger]

Or check the oil lines for the rave valves? Maybe leaking there?

 

[Sask Sledder]

Forgot the doughnut on the exhaust pipe. That would make a mess?

I say we have a bingo.

 

[bjd68]

I say we have a bingo.

Just checked donut on exhaust pipe is in there and its all dry in that area It looks like it has to be leaking from under the engine somewhere is there a oil line thats leaking under there maybe? Regardless im gonna bring it back to the dealer first thing in the morning!

 

[Sask Sledder]

I say we have a bingo.

I had second thoughts about that after i posted it. An etec wouldnt blow that much crap out the exhaust.
My Indy triple on the other hand......

 

[oler1234]

lol

what about the chaincase overflow. was it upside down for a significant period of a time

To prevent this just run a hose from the chain case breather to where the gas is vented out. Skidoo has another empty vent right there to hook it up. Done it myself and keeps everything on the inside clean. You can get the clear hose at canadian tire.

 

[PS94]

Oil line that runs next to the fuel pump, up to the top of the oil tank. might be able to see it from the RH side of the sled. looks like a return line...mine leaked. ran down to the belly. whee. fun.

 

[bjd68]

Well the dealer has found a hole in an oil line and its fixed so im riding this weekend woohoo thanks guys!

 

[Mike270412]

That's mean.I know a couple guys that would tear their sleds completely apart!!!(rusty and Chief Shinytop)

hmmm....do you have a buddy that's a real dick, like my dad, that pours puddles of oil and antifreeze under my toys so I think they're broken?

 

[teamdirt]

Wrong thread....