RX135 - 4 speed
Model - 1998, Black
Condition - Stock
Service History - Cosmetic restoration in July 2010
Behavior - She's friendly and understanding and always responded !
I had this problem sometime back then, it was determined that drain bolt would be the culprit. So changed the bolt and replaced the washer to address the issue. The bike then leaked few drops and over few days, it stopped completely. I sighed a relief.
Months passed by, again it showed some symptom of a known issue. I blindly changed the washers alone after inspecting the bolt which looked alright. Apart from washer tied few rounds of thread on the bolt to give some extra protection even if washer gives up.
Also noticed that the case was welded (don't ask me why, how and when - simple answer, I do not know) during my absence for my city for 3 odd years (2001-2004) I believe.
Again some months passed off peacefully. Over a period of running just like it is expected the dust/dirt masked the bolt also provided some good coating to drain bolt area.
Worst nightmare has started to haunt me from last night. Saw a small pool of oil leaked on the floor this morning when I took my bike.
When I did some cosmetic restoration of my bike in the month of July this year, had not touched the engine. Reason? That point of time there was no oil leakage and that's another reason why I did not think of addressing it. Moreover, I did not find anything weird on the performance and my theory is that when something is not bothering you, it is better to keep off than fiddle with it.
Status of my bike: Most of the time it is cleaned of any dirt and continuously inspected and addressed maintenance if required. Never gave a chance for any mechanic till date to touch the engine after joining this forum. Only time the engine was touched when I had replaced the engine outer case covers.
Two things to address this issue that comes to my mind:
1. Change the engine cases (both L and R) -
Pros:
a. Costly approach, difficult to find and even if it is available- I had to give it some good renowned doctor for case transplant surgery.
b. Solves the issue for once for all and new lease of life.
c. Also gives a chance to clean, address bearing issues during the process if any.
Question: Can we just change the damaged part of the case alone (at least it would save some buck, however, understand that still would need to open the engine)?
Cons:
a. Finding qualified doctor with some amount of experience to put back all the parts intact thus I do not find any issues. Cause, Always it is easy to open
b. There is a room for error.
c. Additional cost if there are any parts to be replaced (bearing etc).
2. Welding the engine case bottom :
I'm thinking of just taking the whole engine without opening it up to the workshop to get bottom welded. If this could be done, then it would solve the issue without thinking too much into finding mechanics and other related as stated in the first option. Is this advisable?
If you find there is another way to treat this issue, I would be happy to know.
Sorry for the lengthy write up. Help my RX.



; Take my right side crankcase, its been lying idle here & it also has engine bearings in good conditions.

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