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overhaul engine top
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The only problem with the engine right now, is oil leaking out from the sides, I have understand these is properly because of old o-rings in the oil channel between the block and the top. So I need to replace the o-rings and the top gasket.
So what is the change for I`m making moe leaks doing these work? 50% ? or ?
I have cleaned the carbs last year, so the plan is to clean and repaint the engine yes looking forward to it.
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gordone wrote: Thank you all,
The only problem with the engine right now, is oil leaking out from the sides, I have understand these is properly because of old o-rings in the oil channel between the block and the top. So I need to replace the o-rings and the top gasket.
So what is the change for I`m making moe leaks doing these work? 50% ? or ?
I have cleaned the carbs last year, so the plan is to clean and repaint the engine yes looking forward to it.
If you take your time and follow the manual , Use quality parts. along with some tips from our membership
the chances of success are very good
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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Loosing the pressure it self from removing the top is not enough to make leaks?
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So there shall not be any reson to deliver the top into a workshop for overhaul?
If I`m correct, its only the block I need to deliver in.
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guidance from here on KZRider and a factory manual
Its all in your hands as to what you think you want to tackle as a project.
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gordone wrote: Thank you for all information !
I have one more questions right now, what is the chance the base gasket under the block will start leak If I only replace the top gasket and the o-rings (oil channel) in the top?
Chance of a leak at base gasket is 50/50 based on your ability to not disturb seal and fit between cases and block.
Dave
I'd say the chances of a base gasket leak is even higher than that, Dave. I just went through this last month (I'm still in therapy). I had the usual o-ring leak.. but you can pretty much forget removing the head on any bike, and not disturbing that old, brittle base gasket.. so in effect even if you do manage to fix the head leak, you will just be relocating it to a new and much improved location.
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