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JimmyD · 02-07-2008

+1 on the water pump. It is pretty rare for the head gasket to go in these engines.

Be careful when removing the water pump cover, IIRC you have to remove a bolt from the impeller first and remove it. If you pull the whole thing you will break off the impeller.

I've never pulled the head on my bikes but I have read from those who have that this engine likes to leak after reassembling. New gaskets and a lapping/resurfacing to be safe.

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JimmyD really needs his bike D: Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 1,512	+1 on the water pump. It is pretty rare for the head gasket to go in these engines. Be careful when removing the water pump cover, IIRC you have to remove a bolt from the impeller first and remove it. If you pull the whole thing you will break off the impeller. I've never pulled the head on my bikes but I have read from those who have that this engine likes to leak after reassembling. New gaskets and a lapping/resurfacing to be safe. __________________ 1995 Candy Red Ninja 500 R.I.P.1997 Peacock (LOL!) Blue Vulcan 500 Last edited by JimmyD : 02-07-2008 at 06:53 PM.