Husqvarna chain oil leak repair 346

[@peidavey]

Worked like a charm- thanks! My Husqvarna 351 leaked bar lube from day one. I returned it under warranty to Better power in Waterbury, Vermont, USA and they could never figure it out. I put up with this much longer than I should have... A constant battle with bar lube leaking everywhere - and now not a drop! I would add that it is nice to use a clutch removal tool on this saw. Thanks Theinfoworks... if I ever find myself down on your side of the globe - I will buy you a beer.

[@redeye6541]

The Hylomar finally came in the mail. Made a clutch removal tool, then got down to the oil pump. My 357xp is different than the 346... has rubber blocks for both inlet and outlet which simply press against the pump body... just little teats on the pump, no hose fittings. I put a film of Hylomar on the rubber blocks and reassembled. The leaking has stopped! Incredible. Thank you so much for posting your video!!! Oh, I get a little piddle of oil when I screw on the oil filler cap, but during use, or sitting on the floor.... no leaks... thank you again.

[@TheInfoworks]

Great news, cheers

[@TheInfoworks]

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[@fredkeal1238]

Brilliant! Straight honest advice that set me right. Thank you.

[@jeffthomas1063]

For what it's worth, I own a 350 and a 44 and never had an oil leak until I switched to some Master Mechanic "cheap oil". I eventually went back to Some Stihl oil and now using tractor supply's product and the oil leaks went away. Not at all saying that there are not other reasons, but just glad the fix for me was so easy. It seems as long as there is plenty of STP in the product the results are excellent. My 44 must be well over 20 years old and has been used and abused and still a great saw. They just don't make em like they once did.

[@cliffordarrow6557]

Thanks very much for the tip. I've had a chain oil leak for some time now on my 346xp and it has only gets worse. Tried your suggestion and now my saw is dry as a bone even after a week!

[@TheInfoworks]

Clifford, superb news, subscribed? cheers

[@jefffrayer8238]

I haven't fixed my 345 like you have shown yet but I now leave the oil cap loose so it can't build up pressure from temp changes. Bar side down, oil cap up and so far it doesn't leak out with cap loose. I'm probably just lucky so far. I'll do your fix later. Great saw and a great video. Thanks.

[@TheInfoworks]

Jeff thanks for your story, this is an old video with 3/4 million views but it still does the job, cheers

[@spiritcheetah2315]

I love being able to repair these saws they last for years and without them life would be hard

[@jorhannb]

Great deduction Holmes. I'm going to try your fix on my 350 that has the same problem. Thanks for posting.

[@TheInfoworks]

That's magic. The back of your truck will no longer be an oil slick. All part of the sharing of information. Thanks for your comment and feedback.

[@gookskywalker]

Thanks for this video.I have an older Poulan Pro and it leaked chain oil sitting in the case.Just recently bought a Husky 440 and it does the same thing.I THOUGHT this was normal with chain saws,but I'm not a pro but have spent a lot of time with them.I am glad I found someone that has a fix for this.I'll have to try this.

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for your appreciation, I hope the fix works for you.

[@HenryLT]

Great Video! It's defiantly a common fault with the 346xp. Will have to try this! Thank you

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi. hylomar is a sticky gasket sealing compound. You could try RTV and I am sure that would work equally well. Only the smallest amount used so as not to block the oilways. I hope you get this sorted as it's a common fault with husky's. All the best.

[@TheInfoworks]

HI. The gasket sealer was Hylomar, but any sealer should do the job as long as it sticks to the rubber pipe. Remember to only use a small amount. Hope this trick cures your chain oil leak.

[@tjoyce81]

Ah ha! I thought it was the oil tank and rubber feed tube seal, didn't think it would be that..I took my 357 apart again, did what you did, and presto - fixed! Me (and the concrete floor in my garage) Thank you!!

[@TheInfoworks]

Tom, Thanks for you appreciation, here's to an oil free floor. Subscribed? Andy

[@tjoyce81]

Andy Reynolds yepper..

[@TheInfoworks]

Let's hear how you got on. This worked for an earlier and later 346. On the later 346 with the suction and delivery pipes as separate units, I had to make the tin oil pump cover put a bit more pressure on the delivery pipe union. I just put a ding in it with a centre punch. Let's hear how you got on, for the benefit of all my channel subscribers. Thanks for your comment

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for your appreciation, I hope you have success.

[@harypotnoodle]

Hallo, das ist ein hilfreicher Tipp, damit hab ich meine beiden Husqvarna 345 endlich trocken bekommen. Nur mit ein bisschen´Hylomar m´ den Pumpenzylinder eingefettet und wieder so in das Gummiformteil gesteckt, daß die Löcher fluchten. Danke Andy!

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for your appreciation, had to use translate and it worked well.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, yes, well observed. In your case it is in the manufacturing and in mine not taking enough notice. As the clutch is self-tightening with a left hand thread then the mistake is not noticed until its time for a sprocket change. This mistake can happen on a husky but not on Stihl. All the best

[@rodoeste]

Thank you soo mutch, i have this problem on my "Husky" 136 chainsaw, now i can fix it!!! From Portugal

[@TheInfoworks]

Magic. Thanks for your comment and confirmation that the tip worked for you. All part of the info sharing, and keeping costs and consumption down. Check out my Wind and Solar Electricity book if your interest follows along those lines. As with other feedback contributions, the back of your vehicle will no longer be an oil slick.

[@milkman1944]

On your complete 346, the clutch is screwed on the saw inside out. I found my new 346 the same way, the little notches to take it off was on the inside also.

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for the appreciation.

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for the comment; they are nice zippy saws, and even better when they don't leak. Let's hear how you get on. Subscribed? Andy

[@diggerbudrow]

Thanks for the information! My saw leaks like a demon - has from day one! Love the saw but it sure makes a mess!

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for your appreciation.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi. I am not familiar with the saw you have, but I assume the Carb setting will be similar. Check out the spark plug video or Stihl part 8 to find out how to set the carb. The rotating linkage may use a spiral and would need investigation.

[@TheInfoworks]

No Worries, thanks for your appreciation.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi. Yes it's a shame they went for ease of assembly rather than quality, but the build quality was always a bit suspect, but then they were cheaper. It seems the oil leak is fixable, how did you get on?

[@Urbicide]

Nice video. BTW, Huskies don't leak oil, they are just marking their territory!

[@TheInfoworks]

Ah, thanks for the comment, I had a CD3100 that didn't leak, so maybe it's the younger generation that are so uncivilised. Cheers

[@mattd28]

Great video, nicely detailed with the still photos

[@TinC33]

what was that "blue" think, glue or grease? Thanks

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi. It is Hylomar gasget sealant.

[@DJNJY]

Helo thanks for your video 👍

[@TheInfoworks]

Cheers

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for your appreciation and comment.

[@fredvStein]

Thanks, another great video Andy. Can you post a link in the description to what that "Blue" stuff was? Or next time post a clear picture of it (like the other close-up pictures in the video) so we can order some? I'm sure you referenced it in another video, but not sure where or what it is.

[@fredvStein]

I think I found it... Hylomar® Universal Blue non-setting gasket www.ebay.com/itm/like/360678992561?lpid=82&chn=ps

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for the comment and link, yes Hylomar. Your saw should be leak free shortly. Cheers

[@maxprophet2401]

After it cools and before being stored pop the cap to balance any pressure difference. A full reservoir won't leak like a half full one! I just store mine caps down (right side up as opposed to top side up) never had a drip since. Free and 4 outta 5 of my huskies agree

[@angiesmith73]

Hi Andy, Thanks so much for this Video. I would be over the moon to repair my old 346xp that has this issue. I'm living up on the Isle of Eigg so not easy to get it somewhere for a repair. Will let you know how it goes! I recognised your name and realised you are the author of a book I own too. Funny old world. Keep up the good work. Angie

[@TheInfoworks]

Angie, thanks for th comment, good to hear from you. It's quite an easy fix, just take your time. That's grand you have one of my book, all the best, Andy. Subscribed? Cheers

[@TheInfoworks]

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[@davemanley2954]

Good video & might work for some folks Didn’t work on mine Starting to think the delivery hose to the bar doesn’t seat well ( on my saw ) & trying to decide on plan of action Thanks anyway for the tutorial

[@TheInfoworks]

Dave, as you say, it's a place to start, subscribed? cheers

[@edbartlett6348]

Hello I found where the tube goes into the oil tank leaks a lot on the 346 .. I cleaned up the oil on the tube with a bit of brake clean and using 1184 gasket sealer with a Q tip coat the oil hole and rubber, stops the oil from leaking… I’ve done this on a few 346 xp new edition and old

[@TheInfoworks]

@@edbartlett6348 Brilliant, yet another area that leaks. The whole Husky oil system is a bit rubbish, made for ease of assembly, cheers

[@edbartlett6348]

Hello Andy I think once you glue it all up it stays good and oils properly did a 346 ne model for a friend that was leaking the whole tank every time he used and let it sit big puddle in his case ..glued it all up and now only a couple spoonfuls of oil will leak out Thank you very much for the knowledge to do this..I saw this video about three or four years ago

[@jagknullarsmurfen]

what was that "blue" glue or what was that?

[@MrAtaripitbull]

Turns out this is a common problem on Husqvarna chainsaws. My 440e is doing the same thing. I wonder why Husqvarna hasn't addressed this issue ? My next saw will be a stihl.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, it's a rubbish design made so it's easy to assemble. Typical down to a price not up to a standard, However reasonably easy to fix, subscribed? cheers

[@jusmavideos33]

Have the 460 Rancher and leaks all the chain oil out if it sits overnight. Was brand new when I got it and did it since day one. It's the only problem I have with it.

[@TheInfoworks]

Yes it's a poor design, as another viewer commented, like a chicken wire canoe. The leak can also come from a faulty oil cap, or maybe a pump badly fitted, or worst of all a crank case gasket leaking at the oil tank, see if the crank case bolts are tight. Hope you fix it, cheers, Andy

[@MrRmh3481]

Good Advice Andy, Ive chased those leaks on alot of Husky's...

[@TheInfoworks]

It works for me, thanks for the appreciation, cheers

[@ju2067]

This fix seems to have worked for me. I didn't have any of that fancy blue stuff you have so I just used a light coat of lithium grease. Hopefully that works out ok. Question: why does my the clutch (the part with the two "c-clips" that you turn the opposite way) rattle when the the saw is in operation? I don't remember if it was like this before I did this fix... obviously it should be loose when the brake isn't engaged, but I don't remember it rattling...

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, check the needle roller bearing between the crank shaft and the clutch drum is installed correctly and well greased, and that the clutch is on the right way round, cheers

[@ju2067]

@@TheInfoworks Looks like mine's back to leaking again. Not sure I can be bothered to fix it again rather than just fill it as needed and keep it empty when not in use. Does it matter what side the saw is stored on?

[@TheInfoworks]

@@ju2067 I'm assuming that if it on the starter side then the pump is at the top, cheers

[@larsbuller]

Hi have can help how to setup throttle/gas linkage on a Partner R12 (introduced 1962) it have the Rotate-type gas-linkage not the typical Pistol/gun-grip Lars Denmark

[@OlyLowe]

Many thanks. Quick question if I may...do you let the hylomar set before putting it in the oil hose? Also, do you add any to the outer of the hose where it meets the metalwork around it? Thanks!

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi the leak is between the pump and the rubber so just use a small smear of Hylomar on those faces, no need for it anywhere else, like & subscribe, cheers

[@OlyLowe]

@@TheInfoworks do you apply it both forwards and back of the pumps oil hole?

[@TheInfoworks]

@@OlyLowe Just the split pipe boss, cheers

[@Sensei948]

@@TheInfoworks Friend, how best to position the L nozzle on the carburetor?

[@TheInfoworks]

@@Sensei948 See my video; part 8 stihl chainsaw, carb adjustment, it's the same theory, cheers

[@AdamWoodturner]

Hello I have the 360xp and it does leak and when cutting it starts burning the oil... Do I have a different issue?

[@TheInfoworks]

Sounds like the chain oil is getting on to the exhaust. I had this with an MS250. It was a plug in an oil gallery that had come out allowing oil onto the exhaust. Clean the area up and investigate, could be other reasons but see where the oil is going when the saw is running. It may be that the bar oiling is poor also. Cheers

[@keithogden152]

Thanks,Do you have a solution to 445e not oiling enough.Problem only occurs when cutting hardwood.Have had back to dealer but fault not corrected.

[@TheInfoworks]

Not supprised, some dealers can be bad news. I am not familiar with your model, but if you are getting some oil then the pump will be working to some extent. I suggest you watch parts of the 350 rebuild series, as the oil pump and filter are different from the 346. The oil filter is in a different place. I would check and clean out the oil tank, oil filter, check the oil pump worm drive and drive dogs, and the oil passages and the bar oil holes. Hope that gives you something to work on. If you are using a bar that is too long for the saw that will not help. Also bio-oil can crystalise and block things up. let me know how you get on, cheers. Subscribed?

[@keithogden152]

Keith Ogden Thanks Andy,Am trying shorter bar.

[@kenee2362]

Thank you Sir. Poulan has a design that seems to pour bar chain oil profusely while sitting over night. I think Husqvarna owns poulan? Anyway thank you for your time. Take care and Cheers.

[@TheInfoworks]

Cheers

[@marcwysocki9748]

For what it's worth, I usually use 3-4 thick rubber bands to help keep the chain in place on the bar.

[@timbo1163]

I've got my Husky 350 torn down for the same problem. Ordered a new rubber channel on eBay...coming from China (to MS, USA) so it will be a couple of weeks before it arrives. You threw me big time when you glossed over the "Blue ?" product. Never had seen that product before. I found in prior comments where it is a product called Blue Hylomar and is a gasket sealant. I have on hand some Permatex. Will Permatex do the same? I wonder if I should just install the new rubber "as is" or if I should install using a gasket sealer...Your opinion? (I guess I could try without the sealant and if it still leaked add the Permatex...or Blue product.)

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, I'm thinking Permatex will be fine, cheers

[@gregrn779]

@@TheInfoworks I had no idea what “Blue Hylomar” was either... so I presume that it’s a brand of silicon sealant??? Like Permatex? Am I correct? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTV_silicone

[@TheInfoworks]

​@@gregrn779 Hi, it's not silicon. It's a non setting gasket sealer developed by Jaguar. You should be able to get it world wide. It says sticky and it works for me, cheers

[@Jaxspistol]

I have taken my 440 Husqvarna chainsaw apart so many times trying to ge¹ Trying to figure out why its not getting any oil on the bar. Ive cleaned bars really really well, leaned out Grove o 2 different bars and the oiler. Oiler holes. I've clean thr e oiler the co er the metal guide under the clutch and everything works. Well the oiler works till I put the bars, either of my bars . Neither are getting oil on the bars. I even put some caulk around netalpiece and that did nit help.i don't knowwhat else to do.

[@TheInfoworks]

So what your saying is: oil comes out of the delivery hole when the saw runs without a bar, but not when a bar is fitted. Question: does the oil hole in the bar line up with the oil delivery hole? cheers

[@my2centz196]

I have a husky 55 rancher I'm having this issue with. Unfortunately mine is quite different then this and I can't seem to figure out the problem. I did purchase a new oil pump but I haven't installed it yet. First I took old one apart and cleaned it and I also inspected and compared it to the new one. After I cleaned it I didn't see anything wrong with it or that could go wrong. It's leaking when the saw is off but I did put 10w 40 motor oil in it before I cleaned it to see if it would pump it and it didn't seem to but that was before I cleaned it. Now it's still leaking and not pumping oil on the bar. I'm wondering if it's missing something.

[@TheInfoworks]

Is the pump engaging with the nylon worm drive on the crank? Cheers

[@my2centz196]

@@TheInfoworks well this one is different. I honestly don't see exactly how it works because the spline is part of the shaft and can only see it when the pump is removed but I'm sure it's touching but kinda weird. The plastic pump gears show no signs of wear which I'd think the way its set up it actually would. Everything is clean I've even taken the rubber piece out that seals and pulls the oil and cleaned it.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, have a look at my bar oiling faults video and see if that gives you any tips, cheers

[@wendellrountree4899]

Thanks for the info

[@TheInfoworks]

No worries, thanks for the comment, hope you have liked and subscribed, cheers

[@ranvedsticon2304]

I have an other model ,365 torqx, it doesn't leak when left but today it squirted oil on the top of the cap that goes over the chain sprocket(the thingy on the right sad that you screw with bolts. Why is this happening? The little hole on the chain guide is clear.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, if you are talking about oil coming out from behind the side plate then the only reason is that the oil cannot find its way into the bar. Maybe the bar holes no longer line up with the oil groove in the saw body, or you have changed the bar for a different kind, investigation required before you use te saw again, cheers

[@ranvedsticon2304]

@@TheInfoworks It's like a three month old saw so I don't know. Nothing has been changed. I tried running the saw freely and see if it makes any marks on the floor/tree and like after half a minute you can see that it makes a mark from oil on the tree (like from the top of the bar).

[@allenr265]

I have a Husqvarna 345 which leaks chain oil excessively is this normal or can I do something about it. It leaks until it's empty, and do you have a video out showing this fix? Thanks mate.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, the leak will be either from the oil cap or the oil pump unless there is damage to the tank. If you suspect the pump then have the clutch off and inspect the oil pump delivery pipe, cheers

[@allenr265]

@@TheInfoworks Ok I will check and let you know. thanks

[@1Ascanius]

Andy Reynolds pardon me but is a that blue grease you use on the oil pump ? Thank you

[@atomictraveller]

there is an article in the sfgate called "why does the oil run out of the bottom of the chainsaw and not on the bar" about the 345.. oiler design is a piece of shit. ok for quick light job but i use it all day at work and i'm not allowed to work on it. i mix the bar oil with some 30W. it smokes but the lighter oil sometimes makes it out teh hole, amazing. personally i'd say flog it and get an echo cs400.

[@poogzie]

Hi i just purchased a HUSQVARNA 120 Mark II i took it home and started it up it ran on high pitch for 20 sec then came down to normal idle but what i did notice was oil dripping on to my drive way the underneath of the unit had oil everywhere i sat it down over night on same cardboard and there was a bit of oil on it ,iv been told this is normal from the dealer i find it odd what would u recommend i can do

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, it is normal for oil to be sprayed from the tip of the bar when the saw is running and the chain being driven. When the saw is ticking over there should be no oil as with modern saws the oil pump is not driven until the chain moves. The pump is driven from the clutch. On early saws the pump with driven all the time and so a pool of oil could be seen when a saw was ticking over. If you are getting an oil pool it could be that the bar is not fitted correctly, or there is some other fault, hope this helps. Please like and subscribe, cheers

[@poogzie]

@@TheInfoworks the chain wasn't running it was in neutral just started it and let it idle for 2 min ,oil everywhere iv taken pictures but dont know how to upload them.

[@TheInfoworks]

Put them together into a video clip and upload on your channel, make sure the quality is good. Otherwise get back to your dealer with the saw and the photos, cheers

[@poogzie]

@@TheInfoworks well thats what they told me soon as the motor starts the oil will start lubing

[@TheInfoworks]

They will tell you anything just so you will go away, modern saws only oil when the chain is running, cheers

[@donpaul958]

Thanks a lot for sharing that Andy...I was able to fix a similar problem on my Husqvarna 445 Rancher on account of your video.

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, it's an old video now but it still does the trick, cheers

[@marvinmacon9673]

Don Paul p

[@josh33025]

Nice video I actually made a clutch removal tool that fits around the center of it similar to the husky tool.

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for the comment, good that people are interested to fix things, Subscribed? Cheers, Andy.

[@congamike1]

Thanks! I'll try it.

[@bedebill]

My Huskie is a 36 , anyone know if this fix will work with that model ? thanks for Vid Andrew .

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi. Not sure what the oil pump is like on a 36. Investigation is the mother of invention, so I suggest you take the clutch off and have a look. Cheers, Andy

[@coldspring624]

hats off to you ...very good help

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for the message, please look at my channel page as a way of helping. cheers

[@terrydurham5171]

Is this hylomar m?

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks

[@ivanmiljkovic862]

Just perfect video,THANK YOU 💖😇

[@TheInfoworks]

THanks for the comment, I hope you have given thumbs up and subscribed, cheers

[@jagknullarsmurfen]

Thank you very, very mutch

[@Misty3133]

My 345 is doing just that. Thanks

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, the saws are very similar, let me know how you get on, Subscribed? cheers

[@drakekutter8648]

My 435 leaks. My first Husqvarna. My 1980 Stihl 028 never leaks nore does any Stihl I own.

[@artursauzins4335]

damn! mine too!

[@drakekutter8648]

It's my last I'm buying. I'm stickingwith Stihl.

[@jfmaheux2]

thanks, very helpful.

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[@redeye6541]

I've ordered the glue today.

[@TheInfoworks]

Here's to a non-oilly truck, don't use too much Hylomar. Cheers, Andy

[@shortcutsunny5900]

Or Husky could correct the specs and solve the "simple issue" themselves. I've had my new 440 for less than a year, love the way it performs. But it started leaking chain oil on the 2nd or 3rd time I used it! Surprised to learn this is a common issue for chainsaws in general, though I understand things get worn out. But this is more a design flaw, straight from the factory. I shouldn't have to damn near take the entire thing apart to put a "small dab" of glue on the end of hose, just to get it to not leak everywhere. Certainly not a new unit.

[@TheInfoworks]

Designed for easy manufacture, not use, mine still does not leak, cheers

[@drakekutter8648]

It's not a 440 but my O28 woodboss never leaks

[@poogzie]

hi do i upload pictures and vids

[@TheInfoworks]

Hi, you can use something like movie maker to put together a series of photos. and then upload it on to your channel, Cheers

[@defcatcher]

Thanks!

[@montrich1]

Good lubricant

[@TheInfoworks]

Always a good choice, cheers

[@lv8408]

me gustaria ver el mantenimiento de una TRUPER de 14 pulgadas y si puede en español

[@jimbumbalough3232]

very nice video !

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks for the comment, subscribed? cheers

[@angelaprater2679]

John here alittle close up would help to

[@pangkiatloh4555]

Ur camera is too far away, view not clear. TX

[@jeepman012]

Nice one thanks,

[@TheInfoworks]

Thanks, it's an easy fix, subscribed? cheers

[@nikutb6798]

good

[@utube11ization]

great

[@TheInfoworks]

Cheers, subscribed? Andy

[@hamizishah3177]

my husqvarna chainsaw had a problem,it can't start, when I start it,some of oil will come out from the plug.what is the problem.

[@TheInfoworks]

You have flooded the cylinder with too much fuel. Take the plug out and turn the engine over slowly a few times, then leave overnight before re fitting the plug. Check the plug electrodes and give them a good clean. Cheers

[@hamizishah3177]

Owh ok,thank you for the answer, so if my chainsaw alright,maybe I just can't really full the tank for gas and oil.is that right?

[@TheInfoworks]

No, it might be that you were trying to start it with the choke on for too long. Or it might be that the plug is dirty or not working, or the air filter blocked. There could be many reasons. Cheers

[@paulwright3394]

i did what you did a it didn'it do a thing

[@hiphopman72]

Thanks

[@TheInfoworks]

Cheers