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08 Feb 2015 11:15 #660949
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1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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Well i had replace Tech seal and Vavle cover gaskets...but looks like oil leak coming from bewteen the block and head.
Will have to wait till next Winter for repairs.
Will have to wait till next Winter for repairs.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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08 Feb 2015 11:48 #660957
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Is that a one piece head gasket?
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08 Feb 2015 12:12 #660962
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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Did you try to Re torque the Head bolts, in the proper sequence ??
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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08 Feb 2015 12:48 #660964
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1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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Just bout the bike two month ago.....If i open it up now ill want to do more then just the gasket needed.
So ill just have to wait....more of a reason to wash it more often :laugh:
So ill just have to wait....more of a reason to wash it more often :laugh:
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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08 Feb 2015 17:43 #660989
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Unless it it is gushing like mine was, I'd leave it be. I hated having oil stains on my left boot. Always seems to travel that way.
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08 Feb 2015 17:51 #660992
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It appears to be running down from above that point, when looking closely at your photo.
If mine, I'd clean off all the oil evidence from the head and cylinder block, and check it again after a few rides. Don't tear it apart until absolutely sure where it is coming from.
If mine, I'd clean off all the oil evidence from the head and cylinder block, and check it again after a few rides. Don't tear it apart until absolutely sure where it is coming from.
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08 Feb 2015 18:00 #660994
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I saw that too. Are you sure you don't have a crack in a bolt casting? There's no oil in the head bolt in that area.
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08 Feb 2015 18:15 #660996
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1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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my be a crack ...it looks like coming from between the block.
they are two expose head bolts..one on each side of the chain guide.
will wash again and look at it again after a ride.
they are two expose head bolts..one on each side of the chain guide.
will wash again and look at it again after a ride.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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08 Feb 2015 19:12 #661004
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If you wash it up good and then spray ladies antiperspirant all over and then run it you should be able to tell where the leak begins.
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08 Feb 2015 19:16 #661006
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She'll be mad as hell but it should work.
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09 Feb 2015 10:54 #661045
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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If the suspected area is clean & dry, you can pour some Baby Powder in the area, start it up & wait to see where it's leaking
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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09 Feb 2015 13:40 #661059
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Then don't tell her Steve! Baby powder will work too.
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