Aerik Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 My GS750's slow oil leak has suddenly become quite rapid (at least when riding), so I need to figure out where it's coming from-- the whole front of the engine is covered with oil. I've heard wonderful things about this blacklight-responsive dye you can add to the oil to easily see where it's coming out. Anyone know where I can find such a thing? I already have a huge blacklight (the old lady used to work at Spencer's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Ill ship you a bottle. We got some at work. Send me your address and Ill send it wed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Atheletes foot powder spray works very well as long as you clean off the motor first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Carquest is where we get it. Iwould imagine Napa would have it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 damn, all the years i worked on cars I never heard of such a thing. What a wonderful idea. When I v8ed my s10 this would have been a life saver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Use engine degreaser and clean all the oil and grime away from your motor(dont want all that shit on there to begin with). Spray foot powder on the suspected area. Start motor, powder will turn purple when oil hits it. Cheaper than the dye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Just when you think Sam is just a dirty ol shimp, he comes up with somthing usefull and good like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 It rarely drips upward. Stop bringing logic into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Autozone lists it available in stores. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 You could also look for the highest location of the oil on the engine. It rarely drips upward.Rarely drips upward, but frequently gets blown back up on the engine while riding:nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks all for the good advice, tips, and offers. I actually tried autozone first, but they claimed never to have heard of the stuff (apparently I got a moron clerk), and the website now says it's out of stock.F4i, I really appreciate the offer, but let me check Carquest and Napa as JPorter suggested first-- both are nearby, and I'd hate to do anything that might get one of our people in trouble at work.If I can't find it at either of those places, I'll send you a PM and you can tell me how much you want for the bottle + shipping.Thanks again, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Update: Carquest had it, for just $7! I feel stupid that I never thought to check there, but it's a dinky store that tends to just pass unnoticed when I drive down Main St.Now, if I can get motivated enough to clean the oil off the damned thing, hopefully I'll be able to find the leak!Thanks again all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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