Bansheeman1121 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Always seems to be coolent leakin from the middle studs on my noss head, on top of the o rings is there any kinda sealent i can put in there so i dont have to keep rippin the head off Quote
theshee Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Always seems to be coolent leakin from the middle studs on my noss head, on top of the o rings is there any kinda sealent i can put in there so i dont have to keep rippin the head off The only leak ive ever had was right when we put the one on my cub, and it was a tore o-ring. I would replace all your o-rings and see what that does. A bad one or slightly ripped would cause a leak. Quote
r/atvshee Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 The only leak ive ever had was right when we put the one on my cub, and it was a tore o-ring. I would replace all your o-rings and see what that does. A bad one or slightly ripped would cause a leak. Yep. i experienced that friday and ran all over the place trying to find o-rings. Luckily i found a set. I also use a lot of grease to insure that they stay seated. :thumbsup: Quote
jeepman380 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Make sure all your o-rings are seated correctly when you start sliding the head on so you don't pinch them. I would use some acorn nuts and copper washers. That's what I use and i've never had a leak. Quote
blowit Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Make sure all your o-rings are seated correctly when you start sliding the head on so you don't pinch them. I would use some acorn nuts and copper washers. That's what I use and i've never had a leak. Hope you have the alignment dowels in the base of your cylinders. Brandon Quote
jeepman380 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Hope you have the alignment dowels in the base of your cylinders. Brandon Why wouldn't I? I don't know what that has to do with what I said but ok. Quote
J-Madd Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 I sealed mine with some silicone. You may also make sure it is torqued correctly; 20 ft-lbs I think. Quote
dynodon Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 We use super glue to hold the O-rings in place while setting the coolhead on the cylinders. That actually works better than anything else we have tried. Quote
blowit Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 Why wouldn't I? I don't know what that has to do with what I said but ok. Without the dowels, your cylinders can be pulled or stressed into position when the head is torqued. This can cause both head leaks and mostly base gasket leaks. One big problem with the dual cylinder and single head setup. Brandon Quote
BigRed350x Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 We use super glue to hold the O-rings in place while setting the coolhead on the cylinders. That actually works better than anything else we have tried. Hope you don't like your o-rings because that shit will eat them up in a hurry. LOL Quote
theshee Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 Hope you don't like your o-rings because that shit will eat them up in a hurry. LOL Yeah I prolly wouldnt use superglue.... Grease works good and wont mess the o rings up. Quote
bonbon Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 Grease, grease, and more grease. Works every time. Quote
dynodon Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 The gel type will eat them up, but not regular super glue. The bond breaks once youve torgued the head down. We have never had a problem with pinching, leaks, or them getting eaten up. the glue only holds them in place. To each his own, this is what works for us. I also know builders who do this as well. Mine is still running with no problems Quote
dlnoss Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) If it's just leaking around a stud, a little silicone on the threads should work. Make sure the copper washer is still in decent shape and the nut doesn't bottom out. Call me if that doesn't work. You can just remove the one that is leaking. You don't have to take the head off or anything. -David Edited June 21, 2007 by dlnoss Quote
Bansheeman1121 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Posted June 21, 2007 Thanx for all the replies, yeah its just leakin around the stud. My concern is if i just take the nut and washer off and silicone it, it may stop the leaking above the head but will coolent leak into the cylinder? Quote
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