Oil leak or maybe not

[gssuzukixxx]

I just got my '79 GS850 put back together after putting new rings in it. She started right up and ran very well except that I notice oil dripping down from the front right side of the engine.

I traced it all the way back to the rear centre area, above the cam chain tensioner. I figured for sure it was the rectangular o-ring on the top of the cylinder block that I had trouble getting to fit in the groove. It was dripping steadily for a minute of so then just stopped. Took the old beast for a little ride...no more leak.

It would be uncharacteristicly lucky for a problem to just go away like that. Any ideas why it would leak and then stop? Will it return? The last thing I want to do is take it all apart again.

Brian

[almarconi]

Sometimes things just need some time to settle down. You may need to retorque your head bolts after a couple of heat cycles. Just keep an eye on it.

[ddaniels]

Consider yourself lucky and be happy.

[bwringer]

It's also easy to spill oil during assembly that starts to migrate out when the engine gets hot and starts moving.