So I took my outlander out for a rip last weekend before I left for holidays at the farm, I went through a couple deep spring run off ponds and was getting good and wet and muddy, as i decided to leave the field i tried to pick up the speed a bit and was met with a high rev and no speed. I tried over and over on the way home to get over 45 km/h but every time i got to that mark it would rev up and i could smell burnt rubber, I'm guessing the belt got wet and there is water in the case but I've never had this problem before now and I've been in plenty of water all winter and spring. A friend of mine says it should be no big deal, take the cover off and silicone it good and thread lock the plug. I'm hoping that's all it is, do you guys have any wisdom to offer in the way of water proofing the belt case or why it started leaking now? Any advice would be great! Thanks guys
hey there, sorry for your troubles. Good news is that therez a ton of info on this site on this subject. Let me give you a head start.
The "symptoms" you mention do indicate a wet belt...that's where I would look first too.
If indeed you are getting water inside the cvt case, it can only come via 3 routes, assuming the bike was running. One is the air intake of the case, second is the gasket around the case and the 3rd is where the case meets the gearbox (2), I dont think you can get water in there from the case's exhaust while running.
So you can snorkel to get rid of the first problem, or just avoid goin deep or fast in puddles.
Silicone in the case groove where the gasket is supposed to seal
Silicone between the seals and case at the gearbox area
and finally, think about upgrading to the 13-14screw type case instead of the 7? screw case you currently have
P.S If you find water inside, I suggest a complete clutch service, take it off clean it, relube one way bearing and check the belt for shiny spots in which case replace belt. Lots of info on that on the forum too
hopefully that helps get you started
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