This message is a reply to an archived post by mick il. on December 21, 2014 at 16:16:56.
The original subject was "kohler courage 24hp oil leaks".
This original post is almost 2 years old but I had the same issue. Since I found NO other info on this engine with many searches, I wanted to update others with my experience. I give some detail, but for those in a hurry, a careful exterior cleaning and oil resistant RTV on the valve covers worked.
Lots of posts bad mouthed this Kohler engine series and wasted my time. This cub cadet ltx1050 is a decent tractor and the engine design is good. Maybe the single cylinder Courage has problems, but not here. Here are the best tips for me
1 complete clean. Not just oily mess. I found junk behind the baffles. Removed them and also found half a mouse. He literally fell head and shoulders for his nest. Get all the crud out from the cooling fins.
2 use a pressure washer to clean fastest. Rent or buy one for under 100. But Not to use much psi
3. Adjust the valves while covers off. Mine were out after only 130 hours
4 clean and dry inside valve cover. Use oil resistant RTV. Replace covers, torque to spec (55 in lbs), and let cute overnight.
Not a drop leaks now. Praying for it to last
Hope this helps folks
The original subject was "kohler courage 24hp oil leaks".
This original post is almost 2 years old but I had the same issue. Since I found NO other info on this engine with many searches, I wanted to update others with my experience. I give some detail, but for those in a hurry, a careful exterior cleaning and oil resistant RTV on the valve covers worked.
Lots of posts bad mouthed this Kohler engine series and wasted my time. This cub cadet ltx1050 is a decent tractor and the engine design is good. Maybe the single cylinder Courage has problems, but not here. Here are the best tips for me
1 complete clean. Not just oily mess. I found junk behind the baffles. Removed them and also found half a mouse. He literally fell head and shoulders for his nest. Get all the crud out from the cooling fins.
2 use a pressure washer to clean fastest. Rent or buy one for under 100. But Not to use much psi
3. Adjust the valves while covers off. Mine were out after only 130 hours
4 clean and dry inside valve cover. Use oil resistant RTV. Replace covers, torque to spec (55 in lbs), and let cute overnight.
Not a drop leaks now. Praying for it to last
Hope this helps folks