Oil Cap Issue

[m8vohkman]

Had my 2012 pro on it's side and it leaked most of the oil out of the tank. This has never happened to me before. The cap was still on. Talked to my dealer and they think I went to tight and created a leak spot. Is this really possible? If so how tight do you turn the cap and how do I clean all the oil up that is all over the engine?

 

[Pro-8250]

Had my 2012 pro on it's side and it leaked most of the oil out of the tank. This has never happened to me before. The cap was still on. Talked to my dealer and they think I went to tight and created a leak spot. Is this really possible? If so how tight do you turn the cap and how do I clean all the oil up that is all over the engine?

Hooo. Boy! Can you borrow an oil reservoir cap from a friend and try it to see if you have the same problem?
Dawn dish soap is an excellent De-greaser.
Good luck.

 

[camppowersports]

Here is your fix. I did this on my Pro and it works great!

http://www.sledspace.com/showthread.php?2751-Oil-reservoir-bottle-neck-fix-No-more-leaks

 

[Zrider]

X2. Here's Dan's thread from this Forum.

#1 12-08-2011, 09:06 PM
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FYI - OIL RESERVOIR NECK SLEEVE

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I see the oil reservoir on the 2012 PRO is located directly above the clutches .. Keep it clean up front ..
+++ email me at DAN_03REV@yahoo.com +++

quick link for more info >> http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/s...86#post2864086

POLARIS (any chassis with a 1.75 inch oil reservoir opening )
PRO-RMK/Assault
EDGE
IQ
RMK
SKS
SWITCHBACK
RUSH
INDY
FUSION
PRO X, XR, XR FAN
XC, XC-SP
SPORT, CLASSIC, FRONTIER TOURING
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[m8vohkman]

Oh, just found this.

Bikeman Performance Oil Tank Sleeve

Brand new, in factory packaging

The Oil Sleeve is designed to stop oil from leaking out of the oil cap due to a warped reservoir neck. The Oil Sleeve easily installs into place. Slight heating of the reservoir neck with a heat gun may be required to install the Oil Sleeve (Do Not use open flame)

This will fit the following models:

Arctic Cat F, Crossfire, M Series & Sno Pro 500 Chassis (Excluding ProCross/Climb chassis)
Ski-Doo REV-XP, REV, ZX, CK, F & S Chassis
Polaris Edge, IQ, RMK, SKS, Switchback, Rush, Indy, Fusion

BIKEMAN PART # PM-13740

RETAIL PRICE $19.95

CB # PM-13740

 

[m8vohkman]

Thanks everyone, ordered one up!!!

 

[crf118r]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy the neck sleeve, but I had the same problem on my '11 and my dealer swore the check ball in the cap couldn't be the problem and don't bother changing out the $8 cap. I told them to put a new cap on anyway and problem solved. Silly dealers.

 

[Jaynelson]

It's common. I got the same story that I cross threaded it putting it on too tight....I don't buy it because I have done that on an older sled and was very careful not to on this one. I think the tank and/or cap eventually goes out of round and/or the threads slip and the cap winds up on an angle even if you have threaded it properly. The sleeve seems like a good idea....or a cap. I was in a pinch and carefully screwed the cap on top of a plastic wal-mart bag and its worked so well it's been like that all winter lol

 

[gman086]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy the neck sleeve, but I had the same problem on my '11 and my dealer swore the check ball in the cap couldn't be the problem and don't bother changing out the $8 cap. I told them to put a new cap on anyway and problem solved. Silly dealers.

DITTO!

I bought the neck sleeve but that wasn't it. A lot of these sleds came with BAD CAPS! My dealer gave me a new one and problem solved.

Have FUN!

G MAN

 

[scha0786]

D-kirk sells them now too.

solved my problem and since I live in MN it arrives in at my door in 24hours, boo yaaa

 

[DAN03REV]

D-kirk sells them now too.

solved my problem and since I live in MN it arrives in at my door in 24hours, boo yaaa

i ship for FREE USPS regular mail unless you want USPS PRIORITY for additional cost .. $16.00 each

 

[Murph]

i ship for FREE USPS regular mail unless you want USPS PRIORITY for additional cost .. $16.00 each

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Another vote for Dan's sleeve.