Fixing a broken engine
Two weeks ago, I noticed a leak coming out of my scooter and I consulted the mechanic. After what he believed it to be caused by the metal washer, he repaired it and I got it back.
I still had the same problems the next day, but I had to bear with it as I needed the scooter to get to work and night class.
On monday, the leak was even more than what I anticipated. Engine oil was spilling out on the floor! I was so alamed that I sent it for repairs immediately.
After work, I went down to the workshop and the mechanic and I finally saw what was causing the problem. It was the engine chassis. It had a split!
Me : What could have caused the problem?
Mr Wee : I have a scooter of the same model as yours too. It could be caused by too much pressure - If you had a passenger and they shook your scooter, that could have caused cracks in the engine.
Me : This is very bad.
Mr Wee : There are two options. Option one is to replace the entire engine which costs about $700. But I’ll recommend you to take option two - I’ll use a sealant and cement the split together. This will be cheaper.
Me : Ok, lets go with option two and we’ll cross our fingers.
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I got the scooter back yesterday and so far so good. No leaks after parking it overnight and after a ride to work today, its still dry. There looks like a patch there but its actually a stain from the leak and its actually dry.
Still, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
Sidenote : There will be a TAA (Tabung Amal Aidilfitri) Charity Ride this Sunday. There will be a convoy ride of approximately 1000 bikes and scooters to an end venue, where the presentation of donated funds will be held.
If you have a two wheeler, come and join us! Riding in a convoy is fun! :)
September 28th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
hahahaha.. fixing a broken hearrrttt. eh thats a nice song. i miss the love songs of the 90s.
neways. i bring my bicycle for the TAA event, can? hahaha
September 28th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Mari Hamada and Indecent Obsession! Gosh, I never thought about the song when I typed in the title, but now that you mentioned it … hehehehe!
Uhm … A bicycle? *faints*
September 28th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
was it actually you who shook the bike…?
September 28th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Why would I want to shake my own bike? :P Maybe someone sat on my bike at night in the carpark, maybe its the previous pillions? I dont know -_-”
September 28th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
omg mari hamada, thats so ol skool! i like!
anyways, your ride:
will that solution be permanent or..
i see duct tape. is it? lol!
September 29th, 2007 at 5:44 am
I only know Mari Hamada from that one song :P Hehehehe
My ride solution should be permanent, its like a cement and should last a very very long time. But still, I’m keeping my fingers crossed and we’re both not 100% confident that it will work. I’ll just observe any changes for now.
And its not duct tape! Its a sealant! :P
(Hey, duct tape solution sounds good too … hmmm!)
September 29th, 2007 at 10:32 am
haha no wonder i saw a truck came to our school and take your motorcycle haha…
September 29th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Luckily I never ride on ur bike… else the leak would be even worst. :P
September 29th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Hisyam
Yes, thats the bikebulance to help tow away a motorcycle if you cant take it yourself :)
DK
Uhm, you’re not so heavy. But if you shake the scooter, thats a no no! :P