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    Posted: 06 Aug 2020 at 08:39
Dear All,
I am pretty sure the seal on my bevel box is leaking. As I don't want to strip this at least until Winter I want to continue using the bike.
I suspect that it is now slightly below full but leaking very slowly.

Questions:

1) Is it critical to have this absolutely topped up?

2) Recommended oil is "Rotra MP SAE 140" which is only available at huge cost (mostly postage!). Can I top up with any old EP oil of reasonably heavy viscosity?

3) Not sure what PO put in but all oils are clean, he was a synthetic formula fan (raced Porsches apparently!)..  What do you recommend I use in the bevel box once problem solved? (or now for that matter)..

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iansoady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2020 at 10:02

I found with my V50 that I had to remove the rear suspension units to get the level plug on the horizontal.
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Any make of oil of the right viscosity is fine. You might find Redline Shockprrof heavy better as it's less likely to leak past the seals as I understand it.

Best to keep it reasonably topped up without being pedantic about it.

But first thing to do is remove the little top hat breather and make sure it's clear. They get blocked, then when the Bevel drive gets hot the oil expands and is forced past the seal.
The other suggestion you will hear is to "burp" it. Get it hot, remove the filler cap then replace it, having let the excess pressure out.
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My local supplier sells a sort of modern replacement for molyslip which also claims to seal small leaks. How about trying that?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote c13pep Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2020 at 12:59
Originally posted by AdrianW AdrianW wrote:

Dear All,

Questions:

 Can I top up with any old EP oil of reasonably heavy viscosity?



Many thanks,

Adrian
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Thanks all..

Have checked the breather,  all clear..

Tried the level plug on both side and main stands and oil started to emerge so plenty left in there. I must have a look in the manual, I wouldn't imagine many are as diligent as Ian in getting the level right !

I presume EP is fine in these , no brass or bronze parts??  I see non-EP is also available at SAE140. Many products seem to be multigrade ( 85/140) or is this a modern bodge.. In my old bikes I have always stuck to monogrades, any thoughts?

Wynns seem to make a transmission leak fixer but I have always been a bit suspicious of these magic (snake oil) products. If it works would be better than attempting a repair in that area, looks a rather messy and difficult job..

Thanks as always

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PS Chris the only old oil I have available came out of various areas of the Velocettes, don't think the Guzzi would like that......
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Did you say that it dribbled out of the level plug when upright on the centre stand.
If that's correct , then he's ovrrfilled surely.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2020 at 15:52
Depends what you mean by a dribble. Couple of mm over the level won't make a lot of difference.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ken-Guzzibear Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2020 at 16:51
Hypoy 140 if in doubt as Opie oils Guzziriders get a 10% discount, Check bevel oil with bike on centre stand with the oil cold it should just like fill the screw threads over filling it runs out, Guzzi says Molyslip additive ..... but  i suspect there are modern alternatives Halfords do sell moly .... new oil fill it check level then go ride 20 mls undo top nut lets hot air out. The Redex oil seal does work used it in the past get it from Wilko's ..... V35 and V50, s check bevel,gearbox and engine oil regularly more than one has run low and cooked engine or gearbox they work hard 
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Thanks Brian, Richard & Ken,
I'll keep an eye on all the levels and take it from there.. 
Other than the fact it is likely to be synthetic based I have no idea what is in the bike at present. Engine & gearbox oil totally clean, bevel has traces of Moly.
The front / alternator seal leaks and somewhere in the LH cylinder head plug area too, am almost tempted to try some Wynns Oil Leak Stop .....

Thanks again,
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I have heard it said by quite a few who ought to know what they are talking about that synthetic oils can find their way past old oil seals when put into older engines, maybe the same is true for the bevel drive seals too.
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Originally posted by Brian UK Brian UK wrote:

I have heard it said by quite a few who ought to know what they are talking about that synthetic oils can find their way past old oil seals when put into older engines, maybe the same is true for the bevel drive seals too.


I thought this was accepted as a known fact as I have known this for years (about 1972) and as you know I'm no mechanic ( except with ironing boards.)
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But I know from experience that if you make a definitive statement such as that, you invite somebody to come back saying they used xyz synthetic and it didn't leak.
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Guzziology has a bit to say about oil grades for V50/V35 unfortunately my copy is not to hand but maybe someone else could look?
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Originally posted by Brian UK Brian UK wrote:

But I know from experience that if you make a definitive statement such as that, you invite somebody to come back saying they used xyz synthetic and it didn't leak.



As is always the way.
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