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Is this good, bad, normal? I do a good bit of wrenching on my own cars, and coolant dropping 30% after 3 hours is BAAAAD medicine.

What would this look like? Do I have to do the "run it hard through all 6 gears, then kill engine" routine? Problem is, where I store the banshee, I can't run it on the street. Will get arrested in 3.47 seconds. I'd have to trailer it somewhere safe to ride, and do all my testing there.

Northern NJ, near Paramus. I can come down during the weekend. I'm hoping to make a run to the Pine Barrens some day soon. Never been, but always wanted to ride the sand dunes.

That was my kind-next thought. But since it requires draining coolant, I was trying for any external/superficial troubleshooting first. Already have a spare water pump gasket, and EngineIce coolant is on the way. Might have to bite the bullet, buy a metal impeller, and check the pump (and replace it while I'm there regardless).

Howdy BansheeHQ. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I used to own a '96 Banshee, which I loved for several years. Sold due to finances, and regretted ever since. So few weeks ago I finally put enough cash together to buy myself another banshee. Anyway, I think I may have a coolant-related issue. Took her out for the first time, after changing trans oil, topping-off coolant ("Full" line in reservoir, and checked rad), lubed chain, cleaned and oiled air filter, and synced carbs (mechanic did that for me). 2004 LE, 99% stock. Pro-line air filter with stock airbox, reservoir in place. After about 20 minutes of light-medium riding on a 85 degree day, I noticed something spitting out and dribbling onto my front headers. Could not see where it was coming from, although I noticed the tube coming out of the gas cap looked wet. After riding for about 2.5-3 hours, I packed it up and went home. As I secured the banshee to my trailer, I noticed the reservoir coolant level had dropped from right at the "Full" line, to about 1/3 the way down to "Low" line. So, naturally I started browsing the bansheehq forums for an answer. Here's what I found, and checked so far: - Opened Rad cap, kicked motor. Didn't spit out coolant, or notice any bubbles. - Head bolts are tight - No obvious wetness, or leaking from the head gasket (visual inspection only) - Started, and Ran the banshee for 15 minutes. Revving to mid-throttle, etc. Radiator got hot enough to smoke the remaining moisture off, from when I washed the quad earlier. No LEaks... - Squeezed coolant hoses, and tightened hose clamps, to check for cracks, etc. I did notice and identify a header-to-engine exhaust leak. Already ordered FMF o-ring and spring kit. Any suggestions? Anyone live in the NY/NJ area, who would be willing to help me out? Thanks!