[hornsnob]

I have a 02 Sportsman 500 that I discovered oil in the air box deep enough that it was up to the filter. Any suggestions on what is wrong with it is much appreciated

 

[GaleHawkins]

It was like no oil the last time you looked then all that oil appeared?

The project Magnum had oil in the box but the guy had a hose dumping oil until it went to knocking. Since we use ours on shore I just keep the drain hole unplugged.

 

[Bruce!]

Welcome to the board!:med:

 

[Xploder]

Keep's the filter free of dust and mice away....enjoy!!

 

[tshortridge]

My 2011 850 sportsman has a little oil n air box. Never before n 1998 500 spm, or 700 2004 spm or 500 ranger, ive not added oil yet but will soon. No oil n filter but to much n air box i think.2 polaris dealers just shrug their shoulders. What up? Last 4 rides started noticing.

 

[Russ C]

Lots of the 850s had this problem, the fix is to put a 2013 labrith plate under the valve cover and 2013 crankcase vent and hose on it, do a search and you will find more info,you have to take valve cover off to do this, adjust valves while your there.

 

[polman500]

I have a 02 Sportsman 500 that I discovered oil in the air box deep enough that it was up to the filter. Any suggestions on what is wrong with it is much appreciated

Has it ever been rolled over?

 

[hornsnob]

It was like no oil the last time you looked then all that oil appeared?

The project Magnum had oil in the box but the guy had a hose dumping oil until it went to knocking. Since we use ours on shore I just keep the drain hole unplugged.

Yes probably within 10 hrs

 

[hornsnob]

It hasn't been tipped over in a long time

 

[hornsnob]

Welcome to the board!:med:

Thanks

 

[tshortridge]

Thanks russ c 4 the tip

 

[Diesel man 03]

Oil in the air box on a 500 can come from Too much oil in the crankcase, the engine is vented into the air box.

 

[hornsnob]

Oil in the air box on a 500 can come from Too much oil in the crankcase, the engine is vented into the air box.

Thanks but I have the correct amount of oil in it. The oil tank also vents to the air box and that line was wet