DLBeltran74 47 Posted December 9, 2021 Ok, sorry to bother everyone but I have a new issue. I just got it running. Idles great. I noticed white smoke coming off the top of the engine and thought maybe it was suppose to do that during break in time. But I’ve had it running for a while and it’s still snoozing. I looked at the valve cover and noticed a little oil seeping from the lower two bolts. Took it off and the lower left acorn nut also has oil leaking from there. Should I order new acorn nuts and washer and a valve cover gasket and new valve cover bolts or what? Please help. I don’t know how long I can smell this oil burning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted December 9, 2021 this is the same atv as the other thread ? what was it again ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 1,409 Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Fishfiles said: this is the same atv as the other thread ? what was it again ? Earlier thread says 2004 TRX450 FM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted December 10, 2021 8 hours ago, bcsman said: Earlier thread says 2004 TRX450 FM... That's right , the other thread ---- did he ever say what fixed it last time ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLBeltran74 47 Posted December 10, 2021 Yes, same one. It’s a 2004 Honda Foreman TRX 450 FM. Sorry about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,751 Posted December 10, 2021 22 hours ago, DLBeltran74 said: Ok, sorry to bother everyone but I have a new issue. I just got it running. Idles great. I noticed white smoke coming off the top of the engine and thought maybe it was suppose to do that during break in time. But I’ve had it running for a while and it’s still snoozing. I looked at the valve cover and noticed a little oil seeping from the lower two bolts. Took it off and the lower left acorn nut also has oil leaking from there. Should I order new acorn nuts and washer and a valve cover gasket and new valve cover bolts or what? Please help. I don’t know how long I can smell this oil burning. The nuts and washers shouldn't be a problem unless they are stripped out. Did you put a new valve cover gasket in place when you were in there? Were it me, I'd try a new valve cover gasket, make sure you don't overtighten those bolts and they WILL strip, and then you have another PITA project. If the new gasket doesn't work, try a dab of hondabond in the leaky area (but you must keep the gasket as well) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLBeltran74 47 Posted December 10, 2021 Yes, I replaced all the top end gaskets. I tightened them to spec. Well, what the book had. So, now I’m just confused on why it would be leaking from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,751 Posted December 11, 2021 Could be a burr, warpage, or just a didn’t get a good seal. Make sure it’s clean and flat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
