2019 Odes Ravager 1000 oil leak

[Melvin Carter]

I just bought a 2019 Odes Ravager 1000.  I took it in for a check up at my local offroad shop.  They changed oil and oil filter.  There's a leak around the end cap.  Has anyone had this same problem?

[Travis]

What's  the End Cap on this machine?

[Melvin Carter]

The endcap looks good. It has a female groove for the "o" ring to seat in.  I have a feeling that the previous owner had the problem and took it someplace for repair.  It had some kind of silicone sealant on it.  The guys at the shop tried different "O" rings and a different oil filter.  The last try was with an OEM filter that included the "O" ring.  I'm wondering if the bolts on the endcap should be torqued.

Thanks for ypur response. 

 

[Travis]

Oh, does this use a filter  like these?

Where you actually put it "in" the engine, and put the cap on over the end?

Most likely those  screws do need torqued, but usually both of them being snug should be adequate, might call or email Ode's and get a torque spec.

[Melvin Carter]

Thanks for your help.  I'll see if I can find specs.  The screws are hard to get to.  I can't imagine trying to use a torque wrench though.

Thanks Travis

[kenfain]

Does the end cap have a gasket?