Oil leak

[lhcribbs]

     First off the Massimo has been running great. Hasn’t missed a beat since I worked on it last.

     I’m pretty sure this has been an ongoing issue even before I got it. Towards the front of the crankcase, right of driveshaft coming out I noted a lot of oil buildup. I cleaned it up really to see if I could identify where it was coming from. It looks like there’s a seam where the two sides meet and that’s where leak is originating from. 
 

     From what I find in the service manual it doesn’t look like there’s a gasket here. So would anyone know how this seam prevents oil leakage? The next question is how would you correct this leak? I’ve read where you don’t want to use oil leak stopper as that will most likely cause slippage on your wet clutch. Any thoughts? 
 

Thanks, Harrison

 

[Travis]

 since they didn't use a gasket most likely they used a RTV sealant (liquid gasket)

The only solution i can think of is to take it apart, clean both gasket surfaces with brake clean and Rubbing alcohol works good at removing that stuff. and a razor blade is good for scraping paper or RTV gasket off.

I prefer to use Permatex Ultra black sealer. good up to 500 degrees F, https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/ultra-series-gasket-makers/permatex-ultra-black-maximum-oil-resistance-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-4/

And for any surface that comes in contact with Gear oil i use https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-makers/permatex-gear-oil-rtv-gasket-maker/?locale=en_us

 

[Joe Breaux]

Oil leak is the one thing mine never had.. knock on wood... But I agree, separate the two , clean them up and use hi-temp RTV is the only solution.. unless the bolts are loose . might check that first 

[Travis]

looking back at that picture again, it looks like someone put 3 allen head bolts in it. then above you can see a regular Hex head, weird.

you might check to be sure they're tight.

[Patohio]

I bought a new Massimo 700 side by side back sept 2019

it runs good but front end leaks 

while in 4x4 does anyone have this problem ??

pat kelley 

[Patohio]

Yes it leaks Massimo is out togather in Texas as far as I know 

[Joe Breaux]

ADDRESS Massimo Motors 

3101 W Miller Road

 

Garland, TX 75041

 

PHONE

877-881-6376

  They are still  in Texas ,, but good luck getting any help from those  a$$holes.. Worst company on Earth..  their reviews are 1 star on every site you look at only because you cant give them a 0 stars ... BBB has hundreds of complaints  Home Depot dumped them....  Take it apart and use Black Ultra sealant   for gasket .. very  oil resistant .. works every time