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Oil leak 2021 400 miles HELP

Just got my new 2021 RTL and I have a oil leak in the same area. Dealer thought it was the oil plug but after driving home about 8 or 10 miles oil all over the bottom by the exhaust and drain plug. I did follow the oil all the way forward to a rectangle aluminum block bolted on the right side of the engine mid way up the front. Its hard to tell what the wind has done to the oil flow. I wiped it all down and went on a 4 or 5 mile ride and the oil is on the bottom of the engine again. I have less than 100 miles on it. I will follow this post and report any fix when they find it. I will check my oil to see if it is over filled. I "assumed" the dealer already did this.
 
I went for a 10 mile ride and checked my oil, seems to be fine. Here are the pictures where I discovered the oil. My dealer is great to work with, if we can find where the oil is coming from they will do their part. This is the 4th one in this post.
 

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Papa103 said:
Just got my new 2021 RTL and I have a oil leak in the same area. Dealer thought it was the oil plug but after driving home about 8 or 10 miles oil all over the bottom by the exhaust and drain plug. I did follow the oil all the way forward to a rectangle aluminum block bolted on the right side of the engine mid way up the front. Its hard to tell what the wind has done to the oil flow. I wiped it all down and went on a 4 or 5 mile ride and the oil is on the bottom of the engine again. I have less than 100 miles on it. I will follow this post and report any fix when they find it. I will check my oil to see if it is over filled. I "assumed" the dealer already did this.
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" Did dealer check oil level " .... it has been reported 100's of times that the Dealer was the one who OVER-FILLED the oil :gaah: ..... Mike :thumbup:
 
Just a follow up with my oil leak.I cleaned up all the oil before I went for a road test to warm the oil up. When I got back there was just a little oil on the frame. I went for a little longer ride and there was no more oil on the frame than after the shorter road test. When I got back I cleaned every thing as clean as I could get it. I went for ride today with my flashlight and mirror to explore the leak. Driving gently not over 3500 RPM's stopped after 5 miles, no oil leak. went to 15 miles, no leak. stopped after 25 miles still no leak. After that I run it normal and a couple higher RPM's, at the end I had no more leaking. I think what I was seeing after the dealer sealed the drain plug was oil that was already there and run off after the engine warmed it. I liked my 2019 RTL, but I think I'm going to like this one even more.
 
I dropped her off this afternoon and showed the service writer the problem. :yikes: was basically there reaction as they never seen anything like it.
Now the question is how long to resolve the problem and I'll take a wild guess BRP will replace the engine.
I'll post updates here I as get them and thanks for all your support.
*I dont have the plastic skid plate installed so I can monitor the oil leak, so that's why the oil is dripping in parking lot vs it being accumulated by the skid plate.
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Possible said:
I have never taken a vehicle to a dealer voluntarily. But if I spent $20,000-$25,000 for a new vehicle and something appeared to be wrong,
and I was not an experienced motorcycle/Spyder mechanic, I would return it post-haste.
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My dealer is 90 minutes away, and I know they would have it for a week. So if I could find a bad oring on a dipstick I would not be puffing my chest out demanding someone fix my warranty issue. It's great that you would. But that is part of us being individuals with there being no clear cut answer without considering the whole story.
 
Man if they have a engine ready to send you that will take some time then removal and installation.

If no engine in stock then I would ask for a loaner until they get yours fixed or replaced??
 
trikermutha said:
Man if they have a engine ready to send you that will take some time then removal and installation.

If no engine in stock then I would ask for a loaner until they get yours fixed or replaced??
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Unless they can permanently plug/weld it with an open warranty on the engine as long as I own it.
Not worried about a loaner just something else to deal with, if they offer one sure But I'm not asking cause its not a priority.
I want it fix quickly and right!
 
bluewoo said:
Unless they can permanently plug/weld it with an open warranty on the engine as long as I own it.
Not worried about a loaner just something else to deal with, if they offer one sure But I'm not asking cause its not a priority.
I want it fix quickly and right!
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I doubt it will be quickly. As for a loaner at least you are riding , since most likely you will be out your Spyder for awhile.

Plug welding doesn't sound like a fix.

Anyway good luck! Hope it does get resolved soon.
 
UPDATE: Dealer finally got approval to replace the engine(long block)!
Time line is anybody's guess right now, But at least they proved enough to BRP its a casting or machine issue and not repairable.
4/8/21 Dropped off @ dealership
4/27/21 BRP agreed to replace engine
?/??/?? :roflblack: Should start a lottery on when I get it back :roflblack: This is all I can do is stay calm, dealer has been keeping me updated.nojoke
 
Well at that rate you should have it back late summer. :shocked:

Hope they have the block on the shelf someplace to send to the dealer.
 
Good news!!! Picking the spyder up tomorrow!!!!!
Stated the frt sprocket is on back order???

Fingers crossed all is good and I hope with my knee surgery (right) I'll be able to use the brake.:gaah: if not the dealer will have to deliver it back to me next week...............................
 
Why the loose fastener in the left of the photo.

As for the painted surfaces on the cases. Bonus in my opinion, less corrosion to be concerned with.
 
Good catch!! I cant get down in there to look due to my knee so thank you very much you guys are awesome!!!!

Feels like the other Two are good - recheck latter this week.

I was hoping I wouldn't find to much missed so far, were up to TWO.

They lost the small push pin and replaced it with a one to small and the splash cover in front of your foot was loose.

I was able to get that nut tightened up without looking at it since I cannot get on the ground yet. I can, just getting off of the ground is the issue. lol rolling around is not my way of having fun!
 
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