So, after swapping my engine for a lower-mileage one after the trans ate itself, I'm no longer hassled by the oil leak issues of the last engine or its broken trans, but now I have the fun, all-new issue of oil consumption. It's specifically cylinder #4 (the one on the opposite side of the petcock, the one that has the vac line to the fuel tank) – as that's the plug that's getting fouled.
The oil consumption is most apparent under deceleration, and AFTER the bike has warmed up, and usually higher up in the rev band.
Is this more characteristic of valve seals or worn-out rings? Based on the volume of consumption I'm tempted to say one of the valve seals is leaking like crazy into cylinder 4, but I wondered if anyone else here might have more sage insight.
Can I do anything to slow down the consumption of oil or am I screwed either way?
How long do I have before complete catastrophic failure? Oil's currently still clearish and not milkshake.
Thanks!
The oil consumption is most apparent under deceleration, and AFTER the bike has warmed up, and usually higher up in the rev band.
Is this more characteristic of valve seals or worn-out rings? Based on the volume of consumption I'm tempted to say one of the valve seals is leaking like crazy into cylinder 4, but I wondered if anyone else here might have more sage insight.
Can I do anything to slow down the consumption of oil or am I screwed either way?
How long do I have before complete catastrophic failure? Oil's currently still clearish and not milkshake.
Thanks!
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