Maybe you can help me out with this. I just bought a Nitro Monster King for my nephew. As I was starting to break in the engine which is Nitro Star T-15L and it's mounted on its side. I noticed that it was leaking fuel between the heatsink and crankcase. I stopped the engine and made sure the heatsink hex screws were tightend and that the glow plug was tight as well. I restarted the engine and it still leaked from the same spot but not as much. I removed the heatsink and checked out the cylinder gasket and checked for any cracks or damage. I found nothing wrong. Is it a simple fix just by replacing the cylinder gasket? Or is it normal for the engine to leak a little when its mounted on its side? Any ideas on how to solve this little problem?
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Scrogg
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It's probably just leaking due to the rich carb settings. If it does not quit when you lean the engine out, then it is a machining defect. You'll have to contact HPI and warranty the engine. Do not tell them you opened the engine. Just tell them you made sure the bolts were tight.
