jeepster
02-12-2002, 08:57 PM
Hi guys, since I started to put synthetic oil in my sled, I noticed that my rave's where leaking allot. Since the synthetic oil is more liquid than mineral oil at low temperature, I thaught that maybe there is too much oil getting in the engine and that is why the rave valves gets gumed up. Anyone has a solution?
P.S Yes I did adjust the oil pump, And the engine had a complete rebuilt in december.
steve92skidoo
02-13-2002, 02:54 PM
Just a guess....RAVE gaskets. *My RAVE valves on my Mach 1 leaked before I cleaned them and changed the gaskets. *The previous owner did ZERO maintainance on the sled.
rodmax
02-13-2002, 03:27 PM
I have the same problem since using the synthetic oil and i put in new gaskets 2 weeks ago and they started leaking again this week.. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
670HO
02-13-2002, 05:20 PM
I ran a synthetic blend for a couple of tanks and mine never leaked with used gaskets, but I bet that is the problem. Just order a new set because they will not seal as good after you remove the housing a couple of times.
jeepster
02-13-2002, 07:16 PM
as I said in my previous post, the engine was rebuilt a month ago. All the gaskets where changed. I think that there is eaven locktight on both sides of the gasket.
mike800z
02-13-2002, 07:22 PM
i run torco syn.in my 2000 mach z and have had the raves out quite a few times and still have the original gaskets with no leaking
pinnerx
02-13-2002, 08:18 PM
had the same problem on my 98x, changed RAVE gaskets and the o-ring in behind, solved the problem