I have on 08 Xp and have noticed that the oil cap is leaking. If I screw the cap all the way down it starts to cross thread on the last turn were it should seal is anyone else having this problem.
Xp oil cap
- Thread starter eagle
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I think there is a recall on some of the tanks. Some have a flat side on the thread, ask your dealer.
my dealer gave me a few caps for the tanks, that worked better but still had leaking, most recently they replaced the entire tank under warranty and no leaking problems. No if i could just figure out a way to keep the clutches from getting too hot I will be a happier guy.
Some guys are swapping the gas cap and oil cap to fix the problem.
There is a guy on doo talk that is selling inserts for the oil tank. Put that on with a Rev cap and no more leaks. I had mine on it side and upside down once over the weekend and no leaking.
I will try and did up the post on doo talk.
I will try and did up the post on doo talk.
changing out skis and had sled on its side, leaked out half tank of oil. new tanks are available that have an extra thread. i beleive that the 08 had only three threads.
Here is the fix. I bought a 06 Rev oil cap and this insert and my 08 does not leak at all now.
http://www.dootalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=127154
http://www.dootalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=127154
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SilverGriz
Well-known member
This is the fix. No more leaks on my 08 in the last 1000 miles.
I had a few leaking oil caps, when I took my sled in for all the updates one of the things they did was completely replace the oil res, it appears to be a slightly different design and hasn't leaked a drop. Dealer said it was the threading on the res not the cap. Should be a warranty issue.
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Steelhead Slayer
Member
Dealer fix..New oil tank.
the oil cap's are fine , IT'S THE TANK , IT'S WARRENTY ! sheesh !
Here's a cheaper fix that solves the problem. On my sled it was the tank that was the problem. The filler neck where the cap should seal was not flat on the top. If yours is leaking take a look at it, maybe lay a piece of something flat on it, scrap wood/plexiglass, whatever. and you will see what i mean. I wrapped a piece af 80 grit sand paper around a scrap 2x4 (crude I know but it worked great) and sanded away on the top surface until it was flat. Hasn't leaked a drop since. I rolled up a rag and stuffed it in the filler neck to keep the dust from entering tank. Fixing your own sled with no trip to the dealer and for zero dollars PRICELESS!
Like he said,they put a new tank on mine.If your tank has two flat sides with no threads on the neck,new tank !!
Mine leaked tight, loose, whatever..^^^^^ This IS THE fix..unless you want to bring you sled to the dealer, wait for it to be changed, and risk the new on leaking. This fix is $15 and it does not leak.
Heres a cheaper easier way to do it.. >> Use tin foil and a rubber band <<
I found out the first time I got stuck on a steep hill it leaked like crazy, and when it was upside down for sure. Just put some tin foil and a rubber band on it and use your money for a SWEET vent kit..
Happy trails !!
I found out the first time I got stuck on a steep hill it leaked like crazy, and when it was upside down for sure. Just put some tin foil and a rubber band on it and use your money for a SWEET vent kit..
Happy trails !!
