Damson Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hi.Looking at the back of the head there is oil leaking (noy much) it does not seem to be coming from rocker cover any ideas? This si my first triumph and is a vitesse Mk2 Thanks Damson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Rocker cover is a favourite spot, but if you are sure it isn't that, there are sometimes leaks from the rear of the head to block joint (head gasket), in the nearside corner, due to the oilway up to the rocker gear which is in that corner. Can be a similar looking effect from general weepage on that side of the head gasket running back to that corner.There is also a oil-way plug in the back of the head (on nearside) which looks like an ordinary hex head bolt with a copper washer. Might be worth checking it's tight/has a copper washer though I reckon this is a long-shot.Slightly leaky head gasket is the most likely. I'd ignore it unless it's a big leak (rare) or you have other reasons to lift the head. Triumphs do like to mark their territory.....If you give that area a good clean and take it for a short drive the source should become a bit more obvious.CheersNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubac Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 had exaclty the same problem ... I've retighten the head and 1 month later, as it got worth, change the head gasket ...cured the fault ! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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