Is this an oil leak?

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Is this an oil leak?

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Hi all,

It appeared after starting the engine for a few minutes for the first time of the day after being left overnight.

There is also a burnt smell while the engine runs.

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Re: Is this an oil leak?

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What’s the oil level look like? Put a bit on your fingertip - if it tastes sweet it’s coolant. Have you done any work to the scoot recently ?
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springer1 wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:25 pm What’s the oil level look like? Put a bit on your fingertip - if it tastes sweet it’s coolant. Have you done any work to the scoot recently ?
Recently changed to a new stock clutch, that's all.

I went to the workshop and was told that there was a problem with the "cam cover gasket", causing the leak and bad smell. Not sure if he meant the valve cover gasket.

Will be going to another workshop for another opinion.
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Re: Is this an oil leak?

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springer1 wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:25 pmif it tastes sweet it’s coolant
If it doesn't taste sweet, its carcinogenic.
Never stick vehicle fluids anywhere near your mouth.
Or other bodily orifices.
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Re: Is this an oil leak?

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Simply judging by all the burned oil on the header, you probably do have a leak.
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