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while changing up my chaincase oil and re-tensioning the chain. I was looking around and noticed some things that I did not like.
1. I have a small anti-freeze leak that of course I will have to find a gasket for.
2. around the exhaust manifold, (if that is what you call it on a snowmobile) one of the ports appears to be leaking. Here is the problem with this one though, It is not just a charred black appearance like most exhaust leaks, but rather an oily black. Is this just a simple exhaust leak or is there somthing else wrong here. I am assuming that since this is a 2 stroke instead of the normal 4 stroke cars that I work on, the engine doesnt burn as efficiently and that the oil is just unburned gas and oil mix. Is this true or should I be a little bit more worried than I am. Should I just re-tourque the exhaust bolts or should I replace the gasket anyway?
Thanks for your help.
1. I have a small anti-freeze leak that of course I will have to find a gasket for.
2. around the exhaust manifold, (if that is what you call it on a snowmobile) one of the ports appears to be leaking. Here is the problem with this one though, It is not just a charred black appearance like most exhaust leaks, but rather an oily black. Is this just a simple exhaust leak or is there somthing else wrong here. I am assuming that since this is a 2 stroke instead of the normal 4 stroke cars that I work on, the engine doesnt burn as efficiently and that the oil is just unburned gas and oil mix. Is this true or should I be a little bit more worried than I am. Should I just re-tourque the exhaust bolts or should I replace the gasket anyway?
Thanks for your help.