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Dr. Scooter

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Blown Head Gasket
« on: July 01, 2011, 08:20:27 PM »
Not for sure yet but I think mine blew today will know more tonight
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2011, 08:45:36 AM »
 ???How??
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2011, 02:07:07 PM »
It is a rare case but I have blown it between an exhaust port and a coolant passage
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2011, 02:29:46 PM »
Quote from: Dr. Scooter on July 03, 2011, 02:07:07 PM
It is a rare case but I have blown it between an exhaust port and a coolant passage
Not so rare for my People 250 -- happens every year!
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2011, 04:14:58 PM »
Now I don't know whether to cry or laugh. 

Seriously though, sorry for both y'all. 

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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2011, 03:42:33 AM »
I am checking for warped head because the gasket does not look blown
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2011, 05:42:54 PM »
Well final diagnoses BLOWN HEAD GASKET
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2011, 05:16:24 PM »
Thanks to Jenny at TNT Cycles I now have the parts for my bike I am very pleased with her services and I called 20+ dealers trying to find these things she gave me the fastest turn around time THANK YOU JENNY for the awesome service hope to continue to do business with you
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2011, 05:41:36 PM »
Well for bad news I may have a cracked head getting it checked tonight if so I may be parting my bike out not sure yet
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2011, 04:38:02 AM »
Hey Doc.  Price for a new fully assembled head with valves and all installed is $332 on Stadium Yamaha's website.  That may be a bit off since I think their list is old but hey, yours can't be too much more.   Plus shipping, of course.   If it's the head, why not replace it rather than part out?  Try Jenny for a price. 
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2011, 11:38:05 AM »
Called Kymco its a bare head everything I need is 750.00 dollars before freight
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2011, 04:09:04 AM »
Oh, sorry, that does change things I guess.   >:(
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2011, 01:23:37 PM »
Checked my head again last night CAN NOT find anything wrong other then a blown gasket due to improper torquing of the head TWICE so I am buying another head gasket and going back together and hope for the best. If you need any tips on getting that engine out I am your guy
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2011, 05:28:43 AM »
Wow that does not sound like fun.  Hope this one lasts!!!
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Re: Blown Head Gasket
« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2011, 01:59:03 AM »
Not to happy with Kymco usa right now they have five gaskets on factory backorder and I need one
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