Heckler SL oil leak

[Rodres]

Just noticed a spot of oil coming out of the drive unit cover, and quite a bit of gunk build up beneath it, which is quite weird when it's been dry for months...
Any Fazua experts around? Is this coming from the drive unit or might it be something else?!

 

[Cb750stu]

I honestly didn't think these motors had oil in them , what about the shock leaking fluid??

 

[Rodres]

Shock seems dry... Read here that Levos had a similar issue, but came from the dropper.

Found this from an older dealer manual, not sure if it still applies to the Ride 60... Bike was stored for a month before this started to show up.

 

[Weeksy]

I honestly didn't think these motors had oil in them , what about the shock leaking fluid??

I don't think any of the motors on Eebs are oil filled, i was equally confused.

 

[Mteam]

Chain oil from the chain?

 

[Rodres]

Chain oil from the chain?

Nop, dry as well

 

[Pickle1970]

What have Santa Cruz said?

 

[Rodres]

Santa Cruz said to investigate further, see where it's coming from, etc.
Fazua was quite responsive and after a couple of messages offered to change the unit under warranty, if I so wanted to.
I have continued riding it, without any issues or further leaks, so let's see how this evolves. Peace of mind that Fazua is willing to replace it if needed.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Mine has always had a wet spot there. Never bothered me. Sometimes the tiniest leak can get dirt stuck to it and look way larger.

 

[C-low]

Any updates on this?? I’ve noticed my Santa Cruz skitch seems to have a similar issue except mine looks a lot more like oil, I also feel like the motor noise has changed a little bit. It’s a little bit louder, I am gonna bring it in just curious on an update