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    bx23s engine oil leak

    Thanks for this advice. I think the breather being clogged caused the problem. I removed it and found it had a lot of debris in it and was not moving freely. Breather cover has a vent hole so I think oil initially sprayed out from there. I cleaned up the breather and replaced it...
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    bx23s engine oil leak

    Thanks. and by venting, does that mean the breather in the head cover? Is there anything else to check?
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    bx23s engine oil leak

    Thanks. I had not found that. I had only found static images of some of these.
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    bx23s engine oil leak

    Thanks. Of course I am continuing to look harder but it is very hard to see anything in that location. As I posted below I was able to get some light onto the area today and see oil drips on the oil pan bolts near the flywheel. Can't tell yet where they originate. It is very difficult...
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    bx23s engine oil leak

    It did not overheat when this happened. I was watching the temp gauge closely since I knew there was a lot of debris which could clog the airflow to the radiator. It is leaking between the flywheel and the block. Very hard to see much there. I was able to get some more light on it today and...
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    bx23s engine oil leak

    My bx23s has developed a critical oil leak. The unit was purchased new, has about 270 hours on it, and has had 50 and 200 hour services. The leak started suddenly while mowing. Began to notice smoke from under hood caused by oil spray onto the muffler. Shortly thereafter the low oil...