FJ600 Oil Leak Identification

OK, so my first question is what is this in the picture below, the ignition coil? it has 2 brushes on it but I can't identify it from the Haynes manual.



My second question is can anyone suggest where this oil leak is coming from.
It's a pretty substantial leak, it drips about once every second just sitting on the side stand.



TIA for any help or suggestions

M

 

What you have circled in red (top photo) is the pickup coil (it lets the ignition module know when to fire the spark plugs). Behind that is the nose of the crankshaft, and the oil seal for the crankshaft (which is the likely cause of the leak).

 

thanks Dude

We'll get it apart and see what we come up with.

but what I really want to know is, did I get this translation correct?

"Well, I understand that's just like your opinion man!"



M

 

yes. your leak is most likely the crank seal behind the rotor assembly. I've replace many on these bikes. The best way I've found is to apply some grey yamabond to the outside of the seal prior to installing it on the motor. And pay attention to the crank. there may be a groove from the old seal on the snout of the crank. If so, you may have to play with different install depths of the seal.

You must take off the rotor and the pickup plate to get access to the seal. I use an adjustable wrench and a hex drive bit on a ratchet. Then, you just need a #3 phillips to remove the pickup plate.


Good luck!

 

Thanks for the tips Wink

 

Very close.
"I understand" is implied, and would not be ( and isn't) in the English version of that sentence.