olympus
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Hi all, i think i have finally located where this allusive & bloody annoying primary oil leak is coming from, like a lot of things on the Norton due to installation/location of components observation/operation of components can be at times extremely limited & difficult.
But with the aid of a small torch & mirror positioned against the cradle & between the inner primary housing i spotted this. (2 pictures)
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It appears that ATF is dripping from either the starter motor or the intermediate gear housing, its then dropping onto the alternator cables and running down the inner primary case & forming a small pool on the floor.
After speaking with Laurent at Alton, he suggests that some oil leaking in this area is quite possible due to there being so seals, joints, gaskets or "O" rings around the intermediate shaft or housing, and when they've had returned units its not unusual to have oil run out of the starter motor housing!!
Now i understand that some lubrication is required to the intermediate gears and this may enter the starter, but having it leaking out like i have isn't right?
Can i ask of forum members who have the Alton system fitted, Do you have any leaks, or dampness on the underside of the intermediate case??
I'd be interested to know as Alton are wanting the inner case & starter motor back for investigation ....and at my cost!!.... which isn't cheap. This is when i wish I'd kept the box & packaging.
My other option is to discuss the warranty position with RGM from whom i bought it, but i think there'll have slippery shoulders on the matter and get me to deal direct with Alton..... either way a large box, packaging and cost will be involved
But with the aid of a small torch & mirror positioned against the cradle & between the inner primary housing i spotted this. (2 pictures)
.
It appears that ATF is dripping from either the starter motor or the intermediate gear housing, its then dropping onto the alternator cables and running down the inner primary case & forming a small pool on the floor.
After speaking with Laurent at Alton, he suggests that some oil leaking in this area is quite possible due to there being so seals, joints, gaskets or "O" rings around the intermediate shaft or housing, and when they've had returned units its not unusual to have oil run out of the starter motor housing!!
Now i understand that some lubrication is required to the intermediate gears and this may enter the starter, but having it leaking out like i have isn't right?
Can i ask of forum members who have the Alton system fitted, Do you have any leaks, or dampness on the underside of the intermediate case??
I'd be interested to know as Alton are wanting the inner case & starter motor back for investigation ....and at my cost!!.... which isn't cheap. This is when i wish I'd kept the box & packaging.
My other option is to discuss the warranty position with RGM from whom i bought it, but i think there'll have slippery shoulders on the matter and get me to deal direct with Alton..... either way a large box, packaging and cost will be involved