puddles of coolant on top of my cool head?

[steenasbanshee]

carbs where recently cleaned and my banshee still gives me the fits when trying to start it.

 

its been a few weeks since i started it, but i can see puddles of coolant all over the top of my cool head.

 

i checked the coolant line that runs over the top of the head, its dry. could it bee the head gasket? although the coolant is spread all over the head, there is a bunch around the plugs...any ideas?????

Edited February 26, 2010 by steenasbanshee

[bbcmudtruck]

The orings on your studs are probably leaking. Get a new oring kit and when you put the orings on, lube them up with vasaline. When you tighten the bolts down, use the same sequence you would with a stock head. Tighten them down a little at a time. For example tighten them all down to about 5lbs or snug, then retighten them all down a little snugger. Do not over tighten them as this will cause them to pinch and start leaking again, they do not need to be super tight. Use some vasaline on all of your orings, it will help them stay in play while you put it back together. Don't forget to get a bottle of coolant while your at the store!

[steenasbanshee]

The orings on your studs are probably leaking. Get a new oring kit and when you put the orings on, lube them up with vasaline. When you tighten the bolts down, use the same sequence you would with a stock head. Tighten them down a little at a time. For example tighten them all down to about 5lbs or snug, then retighten them all down a little snugger. Do not over tighten them as this will cause them to pinch and start leaking again, they do not need to be super tight. Use some vasaline on all of your orings, it will help them stay in play while you put it back together. Don't forget to get a bottle of coolant while your at the store!

great info, where is the best place to get a oring kit, ebay?

Edited February 26, 2010 by steenasbanshee

[broncbob]

Check with alf44 for a O ring kit.