Crank Seal Issue

[BigGreenMachine]

Ok guys I have a leaky magneto side crank seal. Today a wire on my stator parted off and while fixing it I noticed the mixture in the mag cover.

All I need to know is will this leak kill my stator if left unchecked?

James

[84honda200s]

i wouldnt thing so but i would fix it.

[DeePa]

sometimes condensation can build up in there...that MIGHT be what you saw

250rs are notorious for that

[Nick_R_23]

Oil wont kill your stator -- my XL175's stator housing is meant to be filled about 1/2 way up with oil. If anything it will reduce friction and cool the hot electrical components.

-Nick :TrikesOwn

[tecat-z]

I know this much, it's a good way to run lean at WOT. It will push residual oil in crankcase out, and pull air through as well during cycle. Moose main bearing an seal kit. Roughly $55. Siezed engine, you know the story.

[GPracer2500]

^^^^ Yep. The serious danger from a left side crank seal leak is an unnoticed lean condition killing the engine.

[sblt500r]

oil in a 2 stroke stator area can fry the stator. the stator is meant for air cooling, not oil cooled like 4 strokes. they are built differently. i have burnt lighting coils on my lt500r, from oil coating the coils.

you have to split the case on a tecate to change the seals. which i personally think sucks!