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Post by diver15 on Jan 20, 2009 13:57:13 GMT
Just checked the oil on the D9 and was somewhat surprised to find that it has emulsified (turned into a creamy goo). I've not suffered this before on an aircooled engine, if it were a water cooled block I would be less surprised. Oil was last changed about 2500 miles ago. Considering that we have had some extremely cold days, would you consider that condensation from normal commuting (3.5 miles each way) would be enough to cause this? Or any other thoughts?  Dan |
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Post by CD on Jan 20, 2009 14:03:35 GMT
Air cooled engines tend to run cold in winter, so there's a good chance its the short commute. Looks like a good excuse for a longer run each week.
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Post by diver15 on Jan 20, 2009 16:34:08 GMT
As I thought, but an oil change first!
Thanks
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Post by teejayexc on Jan 20, 2009 19:27:49 GMT
normal commuting 3.5 miles each way !!!!! Or any other thoughts? Dan Yep, get yer pushbike out or walk !  trev |
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Post by diver15 on Jan 21, 2009 13:51:49 GMT
Drained the oil and the only thing to note was that the sight window has gone creamy, not the oil. Now can't see a damned thing through it. I'll take the side plate off next oil change and clean it.
And yes Trev, you're right... I should be and was cycling, then one foul day took the D9. Mistake! This will perhaps remind me of what I should be doing.
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Post by CD on Jan 21, 2009 14:11:13 GMT
The clutch cover seems to run quite cold so maybe the condensation sludge is only around the clutch. Maybe this explains why the release bearings seem to pack up quite easily.
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Post by bobh on Jan 21, 2009 23:14:27 GMT
Try taking the long way home!
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trev