Tao tao t-force oil leak

Jigga-j · 07-08-2017, 04:42 PM

Just picked up a new t-force for my son this week. Ran it slow for 30 minutes or so then changed the oil (18 oz). Let him ride it a few hours and then noticed an oil leak. It looks to be coming from the weep hole around the stator cover. It's not a bad leak but what's the deal with that? Anybody know why there would be oil in the stator cover? Thanks

david3921 · 07-08-2017, 08:56 PM

Welcome.

There is supposed to be oil in the cover. Try loosening up the bolts (you my find them already loose) and re-tighten using the cross method. You may need a new gasket or try some permatex if the leak doesn't stop.

Jigga-j · 07-09-2017, 08:13 AM

Ok thanks, I dropped it by the dealer I purchased it from since I noticed it the first day. Haven't heard back yet but hopefully it's nothing major.

chadg · 07-18-2017, 01:46 PM

I have had our Tforce in 2 times since January for oil leaks, now going back for the 3rd & final time. Replaced seals both times. I expected some issues with the type of ATV loose bolts etc. but NOT oil dripping on my garage floor after every ride.

Mudflap · 07-18-2017, 01:53 PM

Has anyone checked to make sure the crankcase vent hose isn't crimped?

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 07-18-2017, 10:04 PM

Hello... yes the breather hose is crimped for shipping ... check your oil level... 18 oz seems like a little over... the bolts on the left side has one of them that goes into the main case and if loose could leak.... thread sealant or gasket elimattor or permatex number is good..

Jigga-j · 07-30-2017, 06:10 PM

The dealer said the oil was coming from a heavy oiled chain inside the stator cover. Took it off and cleaned it up, put it back together and not another problem. Thanks for the input.

07-08-2017, 04:42 PM	#1
Jigga-j Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4	Tao tao t-force oil leak Just picked up a new t-force for my son this week. Ran it slow for 30 minutes or so then changed the oil (18 oz). Let him ride it a few hours and then noticed an oil leak. It looks to be coming from the weep hole around the stator cover. It's not a bad leak but what's the deal with that? Anybody know why there would be oil in the stator cover? Thanks
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07-08-2017, 08:56 PM	#2
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,031	Welcome. There is supposed to be oil in the cover. Try loosening up the bolts (you my find them already loose) and re-tighten using the cross method. You may need a new gasket or try some permatex if the leak doesn't stop. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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07-18-2017, 10:04 PM	#6
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	Oil leak Hello... yes the breather hose is crimped for shipping ... check your oil level... 18 oz seems like a little over... the bolts on the left side has one of them that goes into the main case and if loose could leak.... thread sealant or gasket elimattor or permatex number is good.. __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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07-09-2017, 08:13 AM	#3
Jigga-j Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4	Ok thanks, I dropped it by the dealer I purchased it from since I noticed it the first day. Haven't heard back yet but hopefully it's nothing major.
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07-18-2017, 01:46 PM	#4
chadg Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 4	I have had our Tforce in 2 times since January for oil leaks, now going back for the 3rd & final time. Replaced seals both times. I expected some issues with the type of ATV loose bolts etc. but NOT oil dripping on my garage floor after every ride.
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07-18-2017, 01:53 PM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,876	Has anyone checked to make sure the crankcase vent hose isn't crimped?
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07-30-2017, 06:10 PM	#7
Jigga-j Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4	The dealer said the oil was coming from a heavy oiled chain inside the stator cover. Took it off and cleaned it up, put it back together and not another problem. Thanks for the input.
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