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MSTRS
2nd December 2006, 13:49
Yungatart's Eliminator has a water leak where the return pipe enters the crankcase. The pipe appears to be pushed into a bolt-on housing. There are no external hose clamps etc. I assume that there is a rubber sealing gasket in there somewhere? Anyways...will a radiatoir sealant work or is it best to strip it down etc. I do not have a manual for this bike so am loathe to just rip into it. This is the EL250 inline twin, same as GPX250 AFAIK.

Motu
2nd December 2006, 14:50
Most likely just an O ring,and easy cheap fix.And possibly corroded around the O ring groove,a nasty and more expensive fix.Don't use stop leak - remove and use silicone.

MSTRS
2nd December 2006, 14:53
Thanks for that, I have found a manual on Cd from Speights_Bud, to be sure.
Cheers.

Colapop
2nd December 2006, 18:14
You already blew up her car why not have a go at her bike too?

MSTRS
2nd December 2006, 18:32
Me just a water baby...

WINJA
2nd December 2006, 20:45
Most likely just an O ring,and easy cheap fix.And possibly corroded around the O ring groove,a nasty and more expensive fix.Don't use stop leak - remove and use silicone.

SILICONE WORKS WELL EVEN ON EXHAUST LEAKS , BUT YOU MUST USE NUETRAL CURE THE ROOFING STUFF NOT ACETIC CURE OR THE ACID SLOWY EATS AWAY METAL AND LET IT CURE PROPERLY B4 USE

Motu
2nd December 2006, 21:57
I'm a pwofessional man,I don't use that orange vinegar shit.I'm using Wurth at the moment...only the best for the moaning pricks who think I overcharge.....

MSTRS
3rd December 2006, 11:47
Yep - fecked O-ring. Replacement from Supercheap - slightly oversize, smear with dish liquid to ease fitting. Leak stopped. Yay!