Oil leak 2021 400 miles - HELP

[Papa103]

I went for a 10 mile ride and checked my oil, seems to be fine. Here are the pictures where I discovered the oil. My dealer is great to work with, if we can find where the oil is coming from they will do their part. This is the 4th one in this post.

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just got my new 2021 RTL and I have a oil leak in the same area. Dealer thought it was the oil plug but after driving home about 8 or 10 miles oil all over the bottom by the exhaust and drain plug. I did follow the oil all the way forward to a rectangle aluminum block bolted on the right side of the engine mid way up the front. Its hard to tell what the wind has done to the oil flow. I wiped it all down and went on a 4 or 5 mile ride and the oil is on the bottom of the engine again. I have less than 100 miles on it. I will follow this post and report any fix when they find it. I will check my oil to see if it is over filled. I "assumed" the dealer already did this.

"Did the dealer check the oil level" .... it has been reported 100's of times that the Dealer was the one who OVER-FILLED the oil :gaah: ..... Mike

 

[Papa103]

Just a follow up with my oil leak. I cleaned up all the oil before I went for a road test to warm the oil up. When I got back, there was just a little oil on the frame. I went for a little longer ride and there was no more oil on the frame than after the shorter road test. When I got back, I cleaned every thing as clean as I could get it. I went for ride today with my flashlight and mirror to explore the leak. Driving gently not over 3500 RPM's stopped after 5 miles, no oil leak. Went to 15 miles, no leak. Stopped after 25 miles, still no leak. After that I ran it as normal and a couple of higher RPM's, at the end of the ride, I had no more leaking. I think that what I was seeing after the dealer sealed the drain plug was oil that was already there and run off after the engine warmed it. I liked my 2019 RTL, but I think I'm going to like this one even more.

 

[bluewoo]

I dropped her off this afternoon and showed the service writer the problem. :yikes: was basically their reaction, as they've never seen anything like it.
Now the question is, how long to resolve the problem, and I'll take a wild guess BRP will replace the engine.
I'll post updates here I as get them and thanks for all your support.
*I don't have the plastic skid plate installed so I can monitor the oil leak, so that's why the oil is dripping in parking lot vs it being accumulated by the skid plate.

 

[safecracker]

Keep us posted. Thank you.

 

[Hoginedgewood]

I have never taken a vehicle to a dealer voluntarily. But if I spent $20,000-$25,000 for a new vehicle and something appeared to be wrong,
and I was not an experienced motorcycle/Spyder mechanic, I would return it post-haste.

My dealer is 90 minutes away, and I know they would have it for a week. So if I could find a bad oring on a dipstick I would not be puffing my chest out demanding someone fix my warranty issue. It's great that you would. But that is part of us being individuals with there being no clear cut answer without considering the whole story.

 

[trikermutha]

Man if they have a engine ready to send you that will take some time then removal and installation.

If no engine in stock then I would ask for a loaner until they get yours fixed or replaced??

 

[bluewoo]

Man if they have a engine ready to send you that will take some time then removal and installation.

If no engine in stock then I would ask for a loaner until they get yours fixed or replaced??

Unless they can permanently plug/weld it with an open warranty on the engine as long as I own it.
Not worried about a loaner, that's just something else to deal with - if they offer one sure, but I'm not asking cause its not a priority.
I want it fixed quickly and right!

 

[trikermutha]

I doubt it will be fixed quickly. As for a loaner, at least you are riding, since most likely, you will be out your Spyder for a while.

Plug welding doesn't sound like a fix.

Anyway good luck! Hope it does get resolved soon.

 

[bluewoo]

UPDATE: Dealer finally got approval to replace the engine (long block)!
Time line is anybody's guess right now, But at least they proved enough to show BRP that it's a casting or machine issue and not repairable.
4/8/21 Dropped off @ dealership
4/27/21 BRP agreed to replace engine
?/??/?? :roflblack: Should I start a lottery on when I get it back? :roflblack: This is all I can do is stay calm, dealer has been keeping me updated. nojoke

 

[trikermutha]

Well at that rate you should have it back late summer. :shocked:

Hope they have the block on the shelf someplace to send to the dealer.

 

[bluewoo]

Good news!!! Picking the spyder up tomorrow!!!!!
Stated the frt sprocket is on back order???

Fingers crossed all is good and I hope with my knee surgery (right) that I'll be able to use the brake. :gaah: If not, the dealer will have to deliver it back to me next week...

 

[Joel The Biker]

WOW!!! They replaced the motor that quickly? That is awesome!!!!!!

 

[trikermutha]

That was fast!

 

[bluewoo]

Wonder what's up with the Black paint on my new engine? F3???

 

[trikermutha]

Don't the F3 have black engines? Should not really matter, it's the same 1330.

 

[PMK]

Why the loose fastener in the left of the photo.

As for the painted surfaces on the cases. Bonus in my opinion, less corrosion to be concerned with.

 

[Joel The Biker]

I agree!! Loose ground wire can be seen in the photo!!!

 

[bluewoo]

Good catch!! I cant get down in there to look due to my knee so thank you very much you guys are awesome!!!!

Feels like the other Two are good - recheck later this week.

I was hoping I wouldn't find too much missed, but so far, we're up to TWO.

They lost the small push pin and replaced it with a one too small, and the splash cover in front of your foot was loose.

I was able to get that nut tightened up without looking at it, since I cannot get on the ground yet. I can, just getting up off of the ground after is the issue. lol rolling around on the ground is not my way of having fun!

 

[stevencovert]

Ok, the air box is clean and dry. I sprayed simple green on everything to see if this will help as I ran out of brake clean.
Thanks for the help and recommendations LOL as Im just frustrated. I can see above the alt and its dry around it as nothing is wet on top and around the oil filter area, but the filler tub is hard to see but looks dry. If the secondary air box( throttle body) is dripping oil this would be exactly where it could be coming from but cannot get me hands near it.
I'll keep everyone posted, and I'll re check the oil too!

Thanks again!!

Happened to me once - checking oil before leaving on a long trip. About 3-4 miles in started smoking! Found oil (not a lot, just wet) on top of the engine. Lost several hours until I realized the handle for the dipstick wasn't fully seated!! That last little 1/8 turn is hard and it must click into place.