Another Cam Chain Extenders Question

koolaid · 10-22-2010, 02:14 AM

Ok so I have an Oil leak on the right side of the bike (1999 Nomad) the spray of Oil is from rear of engine to seat then all the way back to the saddle bag, I do have 32 thousand miles on her and she has been running great all year till this, so my Question is could the Cam Chain Extenders cause this leak and could I have more damage then I can see at this time, there was no Odd noise coming from the engine when this happened, I did remove the tensioner cap and alot of oil came out but I need to remove the pipes in order to get a better look at the extender rod, thanks for any help you all will provide me with..

**Cajunrider** · 10-22-2010, 02:35 AM

Only thing I can suggest is to clean the mess up then let the engine idle or take it for a slow ride for a few minutes. Then use a good flashlight to check the valve covers, cam plugs, and the rear cam chain tensioner assembly for oil leakage. Also check the spark plug tunnels for oil. If it is coming from one of the spark plug tunnels, the slack in the timing chain has already cut a hole through it. You've already pulled the cap off of the rear assembly. If the end of the push rod was recessed inside of the assembly more than 1/4" - 3/8" you need to install the extenders. At 32K miles it needs to be done if it hasn't been taken care of already. Narrow down the source of the leak and then one of us can advise you on what plan of action you need to take. The wind blowing the oil everywhere on the engine will make it difficult to find until it is cleaned up good enough to find the source.

**MAS Tequila** · 10-22-2010, 04:43 AM

If you had cut through the tunnel oil would be pouring down the side of the engine.

Something else to check is the starter, I had a similar deal and couldn't pinpoint the leak. I replaced the clutch cover basket thinking that was it.

It ended up being the o ring on the end of the starter.

Locate the source, then worry about extenders. It's likely something else.

MT

zoom45 · 10-22-2010, 06:27 AM

Check the cam plug. It's is above the tensioner on the side. It will leak and run down by the tensioner and blow back on the right side.
Zoom45

10-22-2010, 02:14 AM	#1
koolaid Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 30	Another Cam Chain Extenders Question Ok so I have an Oil leak on the right side of the bike (1999 Nomad) the spray of Oil is from rear of engine to seat then all the way back to the saddle bag, I do have 32 thousand miles on her and she has been running great all year till this, so my Question is could the Cam Chain Extenders cause this leak and could I have more damage then I can see at this time, there was no Odd noise coming from the engine when this happened, I did remove the tensioner cap and alot of oil came out but I need to remove the pipes in order to get a better look at the extender rod, thanks for any help you all will provide me with.. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2010, 02:35 AM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Another Cam Chain Extenders Question Only thing I can suggest is to clean the mess up then let the engine idle or take it for a slow ride for a few minutes. Then use a good flashlight to check the valve covers, cam plugs, and the rear cam chain tensioner assembly for oil leakage. Also check the spark plug tunnels for oil. If it is coming from one of the spark plug tunnels, the slack in the timing chain has already cut a hole through it. You've already pulled the cap off of the rear assembly. If the end of the push rod was recessed inside of the assembly more than 1/4" - 3/8" you need to install the extenders. At 32K miles it needs to be done if it hasn't been taken care of already. Narrow down the source of the leak and then one of us can advise you on what plan of action you need to take. The wind blowing the oil everywhere on the engine will make it difficult to find until it is cleaned up good enough to find the source. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-22-2010, 04:43 AM	#3
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Another Cam Chain Extenders Question If you had cut through the tunnel oil would be pouring down the side of the engine. Something else to check is the starter, I had a similar deal and couldn't pinpoint the leak. I replaced the clutch cover basket thinking that was it. It ended up being the o ring on the end of the starter. Locate the source, then worry about extenders. It's likely something else. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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10-22-2010, 06:27 AM	#4
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Another Cam Chain Extenders Question Check the cam plug. It's is above the tensioner on the side. It will leak and run down by the tensioner and blow back on the right side. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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